1925 12-Vol Set: The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt by Giacomo Casanova

As shown. See all photos. Found among my late mother’s belongings. Probably her parents’ or picked up along the way by my own parents, since my dad was an antique dealer of books, among other things. Price listed is for all.

9.75” x 7” x 1.25” (x12)

From an edition of 1000 published in 1925, translated into English by Arthur Machen, w introduction by Arthur Symons and 12 drawings by Rockwell Kent, w red bindings and gilt stamped spines.

Each in overall good condition, w some minor handling wear and other wear including losses to gilt of spines.

~23lbs

“Autobiography of 18th-century Venetian adventurer Giacomo Casanova, chronicling his life up to 1774 through 12 volumes and a million+ words, detailing his travels, affairs and encounters w historical figures, and serving as a significant historical source for the era. Written in French, the manuscript was completed by Casanova shortly before his death in 1798, and its publication journey involved family, editors, and censorship.”