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De Baecque et Associés

1046 - RABELAIS (François). WORKS. A new edition with historical and critical notes added throughout the work.

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€150 - 200

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30%

RABELAIS (François). WORKS. A new edition with historical and critical notes added throughout the work. Amsterdam, Henri Bordesius, 1711. 6 tomes in 5 volumes, in-12, brown calfskin, decorated ribbed spine (contemporary binding). First critical edition published by Jacob Le Duchat (1658–1735) in collaboration with Bernard de La Monnoye (1641–1728). The illustrations consist of a frontispiece, a portrait, and 4 fold-out views of La Devinière (2 of which are identical); the view of Chinon is missing. The bindings of the first 2 volumes are shorter and bear Languet de Sivry’s autograph signature. Bindings are worn. Also included from the same author: - LES OEUVRES […]. Augmented with the author’s biography and some remarks on his life and on history. With an explanation of all difficult words. [Amsterdam, Daniel Elzevier], 1663, 2 vols. in-16, light calfskin, decorated spine (contemporary binding). First Elzevier edition. Hinges repaired. Ex-libris bearing the coat of arms of Charles Jacob Stuart. SET OF 7 VOLUMES.

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Books, Manuscripts, and Autographs
Tuesday, December 1
02:30 PM
3, impasse des Chevau-Légers
78000 Versailles, France

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