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77 - [COVER WITH COAT OF ARMS]. *Les Trompeurs Trompés*, a one-ac…
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[COVER WITH COAT OF ARMS]. *Les Trompeurs Trompés*, a one-act comedy, performed on the occasion of Madame de La Garde’s festival, on the eve of Saint Anne’s Day, her patron saint. Published by Les Vertus, 1772. In-8 red morocco, triple gilt fillet framing on the covers, corner fleurons, coat of arms embossed in gold in the centre, smooth spine divided into compartments and decorated with small gilt ironwork, gilt title running lengthwise, gilt filleted edges and caps, gilded roulette on the inside, gilded edges (contemporary binding); 102 pp. FIRST EDITION of this play, performed on 27 July 1772 at the Château de la Cour-Neuve. A BEAUTIFUL COPY FEATURING THE COAT OF ARMS of Nicolas de DELLEY, Lord of La Garde de Blancmesnil, Ordinary Master of Requests (1709–1783), Intendant of the Household of the Dauphine and General of her Finances in May 1765. ¶ OHR, 140 – Not listed in Delandine.
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS
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Auction time 11/18/2026 at 2:15 PM
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