Description: Epitaph For Kings By Sache De Gramont G.P. Putnam's SonsNew York 1967 Dust jacket adds: The long and splendid decline of the French monarchy and the coming of the Revolution 480 p.; 22.5 cm. (8.75 inches). Black cloth, with gilt-stamped spine title and front-cover Fleur de Lis illustrations Glossy, color illustrated dust jacket by Sam Salant with black and white photograph on the back section of the author by Michael Palmer. Includes Bibliography, Notes and Index. Light brown endpapers. Deckled fore-edges. First Edition "In Epitaph for Kings Sanche de Gramont tells magnificently the story of the French monarchy's long and splendid decline and the coming of the Revolution. Here is one of the most dramatic, colorful and richly peopled episodes in all history - when a powerful monarchy sowed the seeds of its own destruction, when an opulent court decayed through boredom; when a rich and growing nation let more and more of its people starve; and when the only winds of change were yet to blow, in a hurricane that would sweep everything before it" [from the dust jacket] Book is in Near Fine Condition: pages bright, clean, tight, and unmarked. Spine title slightly faded.Dust Jacket is in Very Good Minus Condition: lightly chipped both ends of the spine; front section lightly rubbed. Copyright 2023 All text in this listing description is the sole property of Classic Books and Ephemera and may not be copied without permission from Classic Books and Ephemera. SHIPPING and HANDLING: The purchaser receives free media mail in the U.S. We ship all books in boxes, well protected, within 24 hours of the order (Monday - Saturday), always with tracking. We ship pamphlets, documents, broadsides, and booklets in rigid mailers, bagged and boarded, with added stiffener for protection, always with tracking and, where they are of light weight, the order is sent free within the U.S. by First Class mail We have been selling books and ephemera for about 21 years to satisfied customers on various venues, so buy with confidence. For international shipping costs see Ebay's Shipping and Handling section below (click on the country and then click Update for cost to a specific country). For expedited domestic or international shipping prices, please contact us. BUYERS OF MULTIPLE ITEMS RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S., FIRST CLASS OR MEDIA MAIL, DEPENDING ON WEIGHT. Payment Methods: Paypal is preferred, but not required. Ebay is also collecting state taxes where appropriate and will be paying those state taxes rather than the sellers. Guarantee: We guarantee that the book is as described or we will return the buyer's money, if we are notified by email within 24 hours of receipt of the book. ALSO SEE ON EBAY OUR FINE SELECTION OF BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND EPHEMERA IN OUR STORE, CLASSIC BOOKS AND EPHEMERA; CLICK ON THIS LINK: We use the condition terms established by AB Bookman's Weekly and now slightly refined by IOBA: As New/Fine, Near Fine(minor defects), Very Good (small signs of wear), Good (average used book), Fair (complete text, but may lack endpapers, half-title), Poor (complete text but soiled, loose hinges, etc.) For an explanation of terms commonly used in book descriptions, contact us.
Price: 15.98 USD
Location: Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Author: Sanche De Gramont
Publisher: G.P. Putnam
Topic: French History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: French Revolution
Year Printed: 1967
