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24 - [AUDIGUIER (Vital d’)]. The Story of the Love of Lysander an…
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[AUDIGUIER (Vital d’)]. The Story of the Love of Lysander and Caliste. With Illustrations. Amsterdam, Henry and Théodore Boom, 1679. In-16, fawn morocco, framed by a triple gilt fillet, fleurons at the corners, plain decorated spine, gilt interior edging, gilt edges (18th-century binding). 408 pp. A new edition of a novel that was first published in 1616 under the title *Tragico-comic Story of Our Time under the Names of Lysander and Caliste* and was frequently reprinted under that title until 1645. It first appeared under this new title in Leiden in 1650 and was subsequently published several times in Amsterdam. An illustrated title page and 16 beautiful engraved plates. A copy bound in morocco leather in the 18th century. The title page has been reattached.  Lever p. 216 – Willems 1309.
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About the sale Xavier de Planhol Library – The Origins of the Novel
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Auction time 09/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
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