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METAYER-MERMOZ Maison de Ventes aux Enchères NEVERS

Estimate €80 - €100
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LITERATURE] PYE (Henry James)] A commentary illustrating Aristotle’s Poetics, with examples drawn chiefly from modern poets, preceded by a new and corrected edition of the translation of the Poetics, London, Printed for John Stockdale, Piccadilly, 1792 One in-4 volume in full glazed calfskin, roulette decoration on the covers, plain spine with gilt fillets and title label: XVI, 564 pages, (9) First edition of this commentary by the poet Pye on Aristotle’s Poetics. Caps worn, corners blunt, bands fragile, some scuffing. Interior fresh. M. Dove’s stamp on the title page.
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS
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Auction time 09/12/2026 at 2:15 PM
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