Madame Du Barry — 1941 Miniature Leather-Bound Limited Edition (No. 763) — French Royal History Book

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A jewel-sized piece of French history, exquisitely bound in deep red leatherette with gilt embossing. This 1941 limited edition of … Read more A jewel-sized piece of French history, exquisitely bound in deep red leatherette with gilt embossing. This 1941 limited edition of Madame du Barry numbered No. 763, was printed for the prestigious Club International du Livre in Brussels, with only 3,000 copies produced.

The cover alone is enchanting: a crowned emblem radiating light above a cherub, stamped in gold. Inside, the book opens with dramatic illustrated endpapers, Revolutionary insignia, and elegant chapter headings, each page designed with the typographic charm and refinement of mid-century French printing.

Written by Alfred Leroy, this volume recounts the life of Madame du Barry (1743–1793), the last maîtresse-en-titre of Louis XV, a woman of beauty, scandal, influence, and ultimate tragedy. From her youth and rise at Versailles to her intimate years with the king and her final moments during the Revolution, the narrative is rich, romantic, and riveting.

This edition features:
* Miniature format — perfect for display, stacking, or gifting
* Full leather binding with gilt details
* Illustrated frontispiece portrait of Madame du Barry
* Decorative typographic pages and Revolutionary motifs
* Numbered copy: 763 of 3,000
* Printed 1941, Bruxelles

A rare, decorative, and highly collectible piece that's ideal for lovers of French history, Versailles, unusual books or 18th-century style.

This is special; a small slice of French history with all the romance, decadence, and tragedy of Madame du Barry wrapped into one perfect book. See less