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1039 - PETIS DE LA CROIX (Fr.). THE THOUSAND AND ONE DAYS (sic). Persian tales translated into French.
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PETIS DE LA CROIX (Fr.). THE THOUSAND AND ONE DAYS (sic). Persian tales translated into French. Paris, Compagnie des libraires, 1729. 5 volumes in-12, brown calfskin, decorated ribbed spine (contemporary binding). An extensive collection of Persian tales modeled after *The Thousand and One Nights*, presented by the orientalist Petis de la Croix, dean of the King’s secretaries and interpreters. Faded bindings; two misplaced quires (volumes III and V). Provenance: Mr. de Rentierre, captain of the infantry, with his bookplate.
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