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RABELAIS. Works. Texts collated from the original editions, a life of the author, notes and a glossary by Louis Molland. Illustrations by Gustave Doré. Garnier frères, 1873. 2 volumes in-4, half morocco with corners, gilt head, in a slipcase

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RABELAIS. Works. Texts collated from the original editions, a life of the author, notes and a glossary by Louis Molland. Illustrations by Gustave Doré. Garnier frères, 1873. 2 volumes in-4, half morocco with corners, gilt head, in a slipcase

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