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139 - GILLIES (John) and Jean-Louis CARRA.
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GILLIES (John) and Jean-Louis CARRA. History of Ancient Greece, its colonies and its conquests. From the earliest times to the division of the Macedonian Empire… Translated from the English by John Gillies, by Mr Carra… Paris, Buisson, 1787–1788, 6 volumes in-8. Fawn-coloured, grain-textured sheepskin, spine with decorated raised bands, red and fawn title labels, marbled edges. (Contemporary bindings). - Corners slightly worn, 2 cap ends damaged, a few scuffs, paper occasionally slightly yellowed, a few pinholes or stains. 2 folded maps. The first major work on Hellenic history published in England, *History of Ancient Greece* was translated into French by Jean-Louis Carra. (Cioranescu I, 15650 – Quérard III, p. 356 – Caratini, Dict. des personnages de la Révolution, p. 156).
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 11:00 AM
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