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Description
Set of 5 volumes: - OVID. The Heroides of Ovid Nason and Aulus Sabinus. Mussiponti (Pont-à-Mousson), Sebastianum Cramoisy, 1622. 12mo, bound in full vellum, smooth spine with gilt title and date - Political Testament of Charles, Duke of Lorraine and Bar. Leipzig, Georges Weitman, 1696. In-18, full calfskin binding, ribbed spine, decorated gilt panels, title label - The Faithful and Valiant Governor, as depicted in the story of the life and death of Sir Jean d’Allamont, Lord of the said place, and of Malandry, Baron of Busy, etc. Liège, Henry Streel, 1668. 18mo bound in leather (sow’s hide?), ribbed spine, gilt-decorated panels, title label, covers cold-stamped with motifs (verso work) - Royal Almanac of Lorraine and Barrois for the year 1765. Nancy, Jean-Baptiste-Hiacinthe Leclerc, 1765. 18mo, bound in full contemporary calfskin, smooth spine with simulated raised bands and gilt-decorated panels - Almanac of Lorraine and Barrois, year 1785. Nancy, Widow of Charlot, 1785. In-32, smooth, decorated spine, covers stamped with the Bourbon coat of arms. Wormholes (in the binding) Signs of wear and tear, a few stains and foxing spots, not collated
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