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Sarah Jennings, First Duchess of Marlborough [1660-1744] rose to be one of the most influential women of her time due to her close friendship with Queen Anne. If you've toured Blen heim you've had some idea of the power this woman wielded. This grand two volume biography in green cloth with gilt title and decoration does the lady justice. Top pgs gilt, sides and bottom rough cut. Plates scattered throughout. Previous owner name lightly penned in front cover. Light foxing on frontispiece both volumes, crease across top corner of portrait in Vol II. Gutters of hinges torn. Hutchinson & Co. London 1901. USED. $40,00 Show more