Paris: Chez Maradan, AN VII [1799]. viii, 285 pages. Engraved frontispiece. Later 19th century half calf gilt over marbled boards. 12mo. First edition. Spine worn and splitting; name and date of 1807 on title, which is a little cropped, revealing that book was trimmed when rebound; some light foxing to last few leaves; else a very good copy of Sophie Cottin’s first novel. Complete with half-title. Rare.