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318 - BILLAUT (Maître Adam). Poems by Maître Adam Billaut, a joine…
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Estimate €80 - €120
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BILLAUT (Maître Adam). Poems by Maître Adam Billaut, a joiner from Nevers, preceded by a biographical and literary note by Mr Ferdinand Denis, [ ] and accompanied by notes by Mr Ferdinand Wagnien, solicitor. A complete edition illustrated with eight portraits engraved on stone by Messrs Achille Dévéria and E. Lassalle, with two views of the Nivernais region by Mr Paul Bourgeois. Nevers, J. Pinet Press, 1842; 8vo. XV-2 ff.-615 pp.-III-56 pp. (appendix). Full red morocco, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fillets and gilt title; covers with triple frames of gilt fillets, the title gilt in the centre, gilt fillets on the edges and interior edging. Red edges dotted with gilt fleurs-de-lis. A fine copy, with some rare foxing
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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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