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LE SAGE - Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane. Paris, Stéréotype d'Herhan, Dabo, Tremblay, Feret et Gayet, 1819; in-12, VIII-304 + 254 + 284 + 276 pp. bound in half-brown calf, smooth spines, speckled edges, black morocco title-pieces. Alain-René Le Sage began by studying philosophy and law in Paris. He then tried his hand at translating Latin and Spanish, but only met with success with the "Diable boiteux" and his "Gil Blas", picaresque pastiches inspired by the Spanish novel. He also tried his hand at theater. 4 volumes bound in 2. Good condition. Consultant : Mr. Philippe HENRY
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LE SAGE - Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane. Paris, Stéréotype d'Herhan, Dabo, Tremblay, Feret et Gayet, 1819; in-12, VIII-304 + 254 + 284 + 276 pp. bound in half-brown calf, smooth spines, speckled edges, black morocco title-pieces. Alain-René Le Sage began by studying philosophy and law in Paris. He then tried his hand at translating Latin and Spanish, but only met with success with the "Diable boiteux" and his "Gil Blas", picaresque pastiches inspired by the Spanish novel. He also tried his hand at theater. 4 volumes bound in 2. Good condition. Consultant : Mr. Philippe HENRY
