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192 - SAINT-FOIX (G.-F. Poullain de).
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Estimate €50 - €60
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SAINT-FOIX (G.-F. Poullain de). Œuvres de Théâtre. New edition, revised, corrected and expanded to include several plays. Paris, Prault, 1767, 4 volumes in-12, 2ff.-298pp. - 2ff.-323pp. - 2ff.-285pp. - 2ff.-275pp. - portrait. Contemporary bindings in marbled fawn calfskin, smooth spines decorated with interlacing gilt fillets forming panels, small flowers and gilt ironwork, title labels, marbled edges. - A fine copy, in very fresh condition. Of note is only a small worm-eaten area affecting about thirty leaves at the end of Volume I, with the loss of a few letters. Portrait engraved by Tardieu after a drawing by Saint-Aubin. Also included: - DESMAHIS (Jos.-Fr.-Edouard de Corsembleu, Sieur de). *Les Œuvres de M. Desmahis*, first complete edition (sic), published from his manuscripts, with a historical eulogy by M. de Tresséol. Paris, Humblot, 1778, 2 volumes in-12, LVpp.–279pp.–1f. – 2ff.–332pp.–3ff. unpaginated. Contemporary light calfskin bindings, smooth spines decorated with a scattering of gilded palmettes, title labels, red edges. – Armorial ex-libris: Mr Rey, Lieutenant General of Police in Volume II. Split mouthpieces, slightly rubbed hinges, a few scattered small foxing spots. Decorative spines. (Quérard II, p. 518 – Cioranescu 23523).
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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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