Dames Et Bourgeoises: Amoureuses Du XVIe and 12 similar items

Dames Et Bourgeoises : Amoureuses Ou Galantes Du XVIe Siecle by Maurice Rat (1955 FRENCH Hardcover no Dust Jacket) • Author: Maurice Rat (1891-1969) • Illustration: Portraits Éditions d'histoire et d'art, Librairie Plon • Publisher: Rand McNally Company Chicago, IL U.S.A. 1960 Hardcover written in FRENCH Classification Dewey : 929.2-Histoire des familles célèbres. 22 biographies of French women who lived in the 16th century remembered for their rumored romances of that time. 16 portraits of persons involved - reproduced on B W photo pages bound in, but not numbered, in text. Table of Contents and List of Illustrations in rear of book. Book written in French. 230pp + 8 plates. Maurice Rat (1891-1969) was a French writer, educator, philologist, translator and literary critic. Hardcover with red silk cloth covers has full color reproduction of a painting's detail pasted on front, gold lettering on spine, but no DJ. However a clear plastic book cover with 2 large chips torn off covers and protects the exterior of the book. All photo plates, in B W, are intact. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked. Size: 12mo – over 6 - 7” tall, 248pp Condition: Very Good Hardcover, Dust Jacket included – No ownership markings. Always Privately Owned. Copy printed in 1955. Hardcover written in FRENCH Classification Dewey : 929.2-Histoire des familles célèbres. Copyright not stated. Printed 30 Octobre 1955. Print line reads: 6648-10-1955. No ISBN, LCCN, nor MSR. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.” Booksellers need similar grading to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates for titles still in print. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Usually requires repair to be usable. Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection. Thanks for looking!