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1020 - MAISTRE (Joseph de). THE EVENINGS OF SAINT PETERSBURG, or Discussions on the Temporal Government of Providence. Followed by a treatise on sacrifices.
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MAISTRE (Joseph de). THE EVENINGS OF SAINT PETERSBURG, or Discussions on the Temporal Government of Providence. Followed by a treatise on sacrifices. Paris, Librairie grecque, latine et française, 1821. 2 volumes, in-8, olive half-calf, smooth spine decorated with embossed fleurons (contemporary binding). FIRST EDITION adorned with the author’s portrait, lithographed by Vilain after Bouillon, which, according to Clouzot, is rarely found. Bindings worn. (In French in the text, no. 229) (Clouzot, 192) Provenance: Glos Library, in La Balme, with its bookplate. Also included by the same author: - ESSAY ON THE GENERATIVE PRINCIPLE. Lyon, Rusand, 1822. In-8, green half-basane of the period. Bound together with the same author’s: - LETTERS TO A RUSSIAN GENTLEMAN. Paris, Méquignon, 1822. SET OF 3 VOLUMES.
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