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MÉRIMÉE (Prosper). Essay on social warfare. Paris, Firmin Didot, 1841. In-8, long-grain half-chagrin, spine decorated, cover (Modern binding). First edition, 150 copies, not sold. 26 reproductions, on 3 plates, of ancient Roman coins not included in the 1844 edition. Small tear at bottom of front cover. Mottling affecting the plates.

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MÉRIMÉE (Prosper). Essay on social warfare. Paris, Firmin Didot, 1841. In-8, long-grain half-chagrin, spine decorated, cover (Modern binding). First edition, 150 copies, not sold. 26 reproductions, on 3 plates, of ancient Roman coins not included in the 1844 edition. Small tear at bottom of front cover. Mottling affecting the plates.

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