332-SAINT-SIMON (Louis de Rouvroy, Duc de). Complete and authentic memoirs on the century of Louis XIV and the Regency. Collated from the original manuscript by M. Chéruel and preceded by a notice by M. Sainte-Beuve. P., Hachette, 1856-1858, 20 vol. in-8, red half-maroquin with corners, ribbed spine, gilt head (Pagnant). First complete edition conforming to the original manuscript. 1/100 numbered copies on large paper. An exceptional copy with 188 portraits before the letter, a portrait-frontispiece in Volume 1 in double state, a plan and 2 folded facsimiles. At the end of volume 20, there is a leaflet announcing the insertion of portraits. There are 180 planned, but o sees that you can compose your gallery as you wish. A fine copy bound by Pagnant. Minor wear to some nerves and corners.