Diary and Correspondence of Count Axel Fersen Grand-Marshal of Sweden Relating to the Court of France

Published by William Heinemann, London, 1902

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A vanishingly scarce copy of this intimate window into the French court and Marie-Antoinette"s inner circle, from the diaries and correspondence of Count Axel Fersen. Bound in half morocco leather with marbled paper boards.With 7 illustrated photogravure plates and two facsimile letters from Marie Antionette, recreated from the original. Collated, complete.This English translation by Katharine Prescott Wormeley, reveals Fersen"s private diary entries and letters, offering rich, firsthand insight into his career at the French court, diplomatic missions, and notably his deep connection to Queen Marie‑Antoinette.Fersen (1755–1810) was a key Swedish noble, military leader, and diplomat, famous for his loyalty to the French royal family and his reputed love for Marie-Antoinette. His writings illuminate critical events like the Flight to Varennes and the inner workings of the Bourbon circle. Bound in half morocco leather with marbled paper boards.Externally, very smart. Slight rubbing to extremities and boards. Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. One or two handling marks, spots and very slight offsetting to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound with one or two spots, heavier to first and last few leaves and fore edge. Near Fine.…

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Title
Diary and Correspondence of Count Axel Fersen Grand-Marshal of Sweden Relating to the Court of France
Author
Hans Axel von Fersen; Katherine Prescott Wormeley [Translator]
Publisher
William Heinemann, London
Publication year
1902
Condition
Near Fine
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
Various
Item weight
1 kilogram
Dimensions
9" by 6"

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