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

This is a very rare copy of the famous moral work recounting the conversion of Abbé Gérard (1737-1813), who lived a life of libertinism after his studies but who rediscovered the faith and became a 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... Part Two. Volume Four.
In Paris. At Moutard. Printer-bookseller to the QUEEN, Madame, and Madame the Countess of Artois. 1778. 414 pages.
Period full calfskin binding. Hard cover. Ribbed spine. (see photos).
Floral back cover. Decorated gutter. (see photos).
Headpiece and tailpiece 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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