55-CAMPESTRE (Marie-Josèphe-Adélaïde Millot de). Mémoires. Paris, Anténor de Campestre, 1827, 2 volumes in 1 vol. in-8, 371 pp. and 355 pp. half red morocco with corners, smooth spine decorated, marbled edges (period binding). First edition. Tulard, 266, "Tentative de justification par la fameuse aventurière". Marie Josèphe Adélaïde Millot, known as the Countess de Campestre, led a tumultuous life during the French Revolution and Empire. Thanks to her genius for intrigue, her salon soon became famous and frequented by the elite of high society. However, she was convicted of fraud after the death of Louis XVIII, and spent two years in prison. Bertier, 195. A fine copy. Corners worn.