Published by Libraire De Firmin Didot Freres: Paris 1854
Volumes 1 & 2 Only Of A 3 Volume Set
"François-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand (4 September 1768 – 4 July 1848) was a French writer, politician, diplomat and historian who had a notable influence on French literature of the nineteenth century. Descended from an old aristocratic family from Brittany, Chateaubriand was a royalist by political disposition. In an age when large numbers of intellectuals turned against the Church, he authored the Génie du christianisme in defense of the Catholic faith. His works include the autobiography Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe ("Memoirs from Beyond the Grave"), published posthumously in 1849–1850."
Light wear and fading to covers and spine as pictured. No inscriptions. Pages typically clean with a few age spots present. Endpapers have black staining as shown. One or 2 page clusters cut slightly proud with binding very good and no loose pages. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Size 18cm x 12cm x 2.5cm (x 2 volumes)