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217 - [Binding] D'ALEMBERT History of the Members of the Académie …
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Estimate €150 - €250
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Description
[Binding] D'ALEMBERT History of the Members of the Académie française who died between 1700 and 1771 (…) Paris, Moutard, 1787, 6 tomes in 6 in-12 volumes, each illustrated with a portrait of d’Alembert on the frontispiece. First edition. Unusual period full calf binding with a triple gilt fillet framing the covers, plain spines (originally morocco-bound in green, red, olive and brown) and decorated. Slight scuffing to the headbands and fore-edges, but otherwise in excellent condition. Expert: Pascal GUILLEBAUD
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Auction time 07/04/2026 at 2:00 PM
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