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an open book with a picture of a coat of arms and a coat of arms on ita book open on a white surface with a picture of a clock on itan old book with a picture of a train and a coin on itan old book with music written on ita book with music notes on it sitting on a tablea book with a picture of an eagle on itan open book on a table with a white backgroundan old book with a picture of a city on itan old book with a picture of a coat of arms on ita book open on a table with writing on itthree old books are stacked on top of each other on a white surfacethree old books sitting on top of a white surface
Maître Philippe AMIGUES - Hotel des Ventes du Tarn

41 - 41- SET OF 3 ‘MERCURE GALANT’ Paris, 1687–1689.
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
41- SET OF 3 ‘MERCURE GALANT’ Paris, 1687–1689. 3 volumes in-16. A collection of three early issues of the famous periodical founded by Donneau de Visé, comprising the issues of January 1687, May 1687 and August 1689. Title pages adorned with the publication’s characteristic engraved coat of arms. The set is illustrated with four folding plates, three of which are in the January 1687 volume and one in the May 1687 volume. Full contemporary brown sheepskin, ribbed spine decorated with gilt metal fittings. The bindings are scuffed, with a few tears to the spines and three damaged cap bands. The interiors are in fair condition overall. An interesting set of three volumes of the 17th-century *Mercure Galant*, preserved in their original bindings.
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About the sale Antique and modern books – comic books
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Auction time 10/22/2026 at 10:30 AM
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