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Villemur.art

6 - [NOVEL] Set of two books:

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€30 - 60

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29%

[NOVEL] Set of two books: COUSIN, Victor (translator), GREARD, Octave (preface by). LETTERS OF ABELARD AND HELOISE. New translation preceded by a preface. Paris, Garnier Frères, 1875, 2nd edition. Half-leather binding, title and date in gold, gilt headband. Includes an autograph letter signed by the author, Vice-Rector of Paris, dated March 4, 1886, in which he nominates himself for Seat 34 at the Académie française following the death of Count Alfred de Falloux. The author would go on to occupy this seat. (Uncollated, stitching marks, sun-faded spine) BERNARDIN DE SAINT-PIERRE (J. H.). Paul and Virginie [and The Indian Cottage]. Paris, L. Curmer, 1838. Leather half-binding with corner pieces, decorated spine, gilt title and date, gilt head. Engraved title on the front, engraved portrait of the author, numerous illustrations in the text and as inserts. (foxing, uncollated)

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TRADITIONAL AUCTION | Online
Sunday, November 15
08:00 PM
5, rue de Provence
75009 Paris, France

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Villemur.art +33 1 47 70 04 19 contact@villemur.art
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