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292 - 1789 LES OEUVRES DE MAITRE FRANCOIS RABELAIS, GARGANTUA AND PANTAGRUEL
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1789 LES OEUVRES DE MAITRE FRANCOIS RABELAIS, GARGANTUA AND PANTAGRUEL A 1789 edition of Francois Rabelais' works, including his famous Gargantua and Pantagruel. All in early 19th century gilt leather bindings. Some handwritten annotations in pencil throughout. This work uses the 1741 Amsterdam edition as a foundation and was begun by Meusnier de Querlon, though he did not finish the project himself. Provenance: Ex Libris bookplate of Max Cointreau, the important collector of Rabelais works and head of the Rémy Martin cognac brand. Paris, France: Hotel de Bouthillier, 1789. 3 vols. Dimensions: 6 x 3 1/2 in., (15.2 x 8.9 cm.) Condition: Some light water staining in a few places. Volume 3 with tear to one page which does not affect text. Some rubbing to end-caps of spine, one with tiny tear. Overall very good condition for age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.
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