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an open book with a black and white title on itan open book with a picture of a man and a woman sitting on a benchsomeone is holding a book open to a page with a picture on itan open book with a picture of a man in a turban on itan old book with a brown cover and black binding
Médicis Enchères - Hôtel des Ventes Lyon

195 - Madame de Graffigny.
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Estimate €200 - €400
Description
Madame de Graffigny. LETTERS FROM A PERUVIAN WOMAN. Translated from the French into Italian by Mr Deodati. An illustrated edition featuring the author’s portrait, engraved by Mr Gaucher, and six engravings executed by the finest artists, based on drawings by Mr Le Barbier the Elder. PARIS, published by the Publisher, at the MIGNERET PRINTING HOUSE, 1787. One volume, in-8 (21.5 x 14 cm), 487 pp., (1) p., full contemporary binding in grained calfskin. Spine with five raised bands, decorated and gilt, bearing the gilt title on two bronze morocco panels, with decorated and gilt edges; red edges. Large ex-libris vignette. A fine copy, complete with the frontispiece and the six engravings. Text in French and Italian side by side.
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About the sale ASIA BOOKS MILITARIA
Auction location
Closing date 10/06/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 89078115
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