The Count of Valmont or the Misadventures of Reason. Vol. 4. 1778. Paris. At Moutard, printer-bookseller to the Queen. Rare Book. Royal Censorship

Here is a very rare copy of the famous moral work relating the conversion of Abbé Gérard (1737-1813) who lived after his studies in libertinism but who found the faith again and became canon of Saint-Louis du Louvre. This book was published shortly before the French Revolution, in 1778, with the approval and privilege of the king.

THE COUNT OF VALMONT OR THE MISAPPROACHES OF REASON. Letters collected and published by M... Second part. Volume four.
In Paris. At Moutard. Printer-bookseller of the QUEEN, of Madame, & of Madame the Countess of Artois. 1778. 414 pages.
Full calf binding from the period. Hard cover. Ribbed spine. (see photos).
Floral back cover. Decorated gutter. (see photos).
Head cap and tail cap missing (see photos).
Very clean interior except for writing on the title page and white stains on p.6 (see photos).

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