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live November 28 | 10:00 AM
Jack-Philippe Ruellan

146 - CUNAT (Charles). The Story of Robert Surcouf, Privateer Captain, published based on authentic documents [...] Illustrations by Morel Fatio and Badin. Paris, Jules Chapelle et Compagnie, n.d.

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€200 - 300

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24.99%

CUNAT (Charles). The Story of Robert Surcouf, Privateer Captain, published based on authentic documents [...] Illustrations by Morel Fatio and Badin. Paris, Jules Chapelle et Compagnie, n.d. In-8, green half-calf, smooth spine decorated with gilded romantic metalwork, gilt title (contemporary binding). Spine faded, scuffed, and with some skin wear. Frontispiece portrait on applied laid paper, 6 lithographed plates inserted separately, and a fold-out facsimile. Scattered small foxing spots. A fine copy of this highly accurate, anecdotal account of the brilliant naval exploits of the famous privateer during the Revolution and the Empire, containing a curious chapter on Robert Surcouf in 1814. Rare. (Polak 2158.)

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Books & Documents
Saturday, November 28
10:00 AM
8, rue du docteur Joseph-Audic, zone d'activités du Ténénio
56001 Vannes, France

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Jack-Philippe Ruellan +33 2 97 47 26 32 info@ruellanauction.com
On Drouot for more than 10 years avec More than 23,000 lots published

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