1968. First Published. 293 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Full title: The Royal Provincial Intendants;: a Governing Elite in Eighteenth-century France. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Gilt lettering remains bright & clear.