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FRANCE (Anatole): The gods are thirsty. Paris, L. Carteret, 1924. In-4°. Red morocco with gilt fillets and lictor's horn on the corners (E. Maylander). Illustrations by Camoreyt. Exempl. n° 34 on japon impérial.

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FRANCE (Anatole): The gods are thirsty. Paris, L. Carteret, 1924. In-4°. Red morocco with gilt fillets and lictor's horn on the corners (E. Maylander). Illustrations by Camoreyt. Exempl. n° 34 on japon impérial.

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