Lot N. 281
LA-CECILIA, Giovanni. Storie Segrete delle Famiglie Reali o Misteri della Vita Intima dei Borboni di Francia, di Spagna, di Parma, di Napoli, [..]
Two volumes (Vol. I and Vol. II), Third Edition revised and expanded by the Author.
Elegant contemporary binding in half red leather with gilt titles and decorative tooling on the spines. La Cecilia’s work—by a journalist and patriot—enjoyed wide resonance in the 19th century for its sensational and revealing portrayal of European courts, published in the very year of the Unification of Italy.
Highlights:
Content: A detailed, “behind-the-scenes” analysis of the major ruling dynasties of the period, from the Bourbons to the Habsburgs.
Binding: The spines feature rich gilt decoration, giving the volumes a striking presence on the shelf.
Rarity: A sought-after work among collectors interested in Risorgimento history and dynastic chronicles.