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92 - 92- COURCELLES (Jean-Baptiste de): ‘Dictionary of the Nobili…
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Estimate €100 - €150
Description
92- COURCELLES (Jean-Baptiste de): ‘Dictionary of the Nobility of France... ’ Paris: published by the author, Arthus-Bertrand, at the General Office of the Nobility of France, 1820–1822. 5 volumes, in-8, paperback (complete). The illustrations in this copy include a fold-out plate in Volume I, featuring several coats of arms highlighted in colour; a heraldic plate numbered 3 in Volume II; the same plate, also numbered 3, in Volume III; and two plates numbered 2 and 4 in Volume IV. Three plates of coats of arms appear to be missing, as Volume V contains none in this copy. A few foxing spots. The publisher’s bluish paper cover. Smooth spines (tears at the head and foot). A minor paper loss on the spine of the fifth volume. A leaf with six handwritten lines opposite the title page of Volume I. Satisfactory condition overall. FIRST EDITION, RARE, particularly sought-after in its original binding.
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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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