NOGARET (Felix). Apologues and new tales in verse. Orléans, Darnault-Maurant, 1814. 2 parts in 1 vol. in-18 bound in full jansenist red chagrin, spine ribbed, double gilt fillet at the edges, int. lace, gilt edges (Binding signed Allo). [4] ff. 312 pp, [2] ff. - 2] ff. 191 pp. and [3] pp. Charming collection of several works by Nogaret whose publication was supervised by himself. Copy enriched with an autograph sending from the author to a certain Mr. Pache Provenance : Collection of a Basel bibliophile Binding : Wear soiling having tarnished the red chagrin Worn rubbing to the corners, edges and nerves Boards lightly tanned Spine unstained Inside pages : Slight foxing on some pages. Some browned pages Minor soiling in places

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