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Pierre LAROUSSE. Grand dictionnaire universel, français, historique, géographique, biographique, mythologique, bibliographique, littéraire, artistique, scientifique, etc. Paris, Administration du Grand dictionnaire universel, s.d. (ca. 1880). 17 volumes in-4, red half-chagrin, cold-stamped cloth covers, smooth spines nicely decorated throughout (publisher's binding). Monumental publication, complete with its two supplements, of this indispensable French dictionary. It is still considered today as the best work of its kind. Some volumes contain in fine pink sheets entitled Alphabetical Index of new articles and additions contained in the 1st and 2nd supplements which make consultation easier. A very good copy despite a tear in the headband.
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Pierre LAROUSSE. Grand dictionnaire universel, français, historique, géographique, biographique, mythologique, bibliographique, littéraire, artistique, scientifique, etc. Paris, Administration du Grand dictionnaire universel, s.d. (ca. 1880). 17 volumes in-4, red half-chagrin, cold-stamped cloth covers, smooth spines nicely decorated throughout (publisher's binding). Monumental publication, complete with its two supplements, of this indispensable French dictionary. It is still considered today as the best work of its kind. Some volumes contain in fine pink sheets entitled Alphabetical Index of new articles and additions contained in the 1st and 2nd supplements which make consultation easier. A very good copy despite a tear in the headband.
