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470 - (Antoine LEROY) *LE MOMUS FRANÇAIS* or The Entertaining Adve…
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Estimate €50 - €80
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(Antoine LEROY) *LE MOMUS FRANÇAIS* or The Entertaining Adventures of the Duke of Roquelaure. Cologne: Pierre Marteau, 1781. Small 12mo, 19th-century full calf, spine with decorated gold raised bands, fillet on the covers, gilt edges. A hilarious and scathing novel by Antoine Le Roy, which was quickly banned. Title page with minor soiling.
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Auction time 09/03/2026 at 11:00 AM
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