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Maître Stéphane PRENVEILLE

5 - [ANONYMOUS] – The Secret History of the Reigns of Kings Char…
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Estimate €40 - €60
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[ANONYMOUS] – The Secret History of the Reigns of Kings Charles II and James II. Translated from the English – Cologne; Pierre Marteau, 1690 – 1 volume, In-16° – Waterstains – Contemporary speckled havana calfskin binding (1 very small corner loss on the second cover) – Decorated raised spine (upper cap worn) - Beige edges speckled with red - Pierre Marteau (or Pierre du Marteau) is the name of a fictitious printer used in the 17th and 18th centuries by European book publishers. This pseudonym enabled them to protect themselves against censorship.
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About the sale Antique and modern books and documents
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Auction time 10/02/2026 at 9:30 AM
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