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51 - LE ROY: The French Momus, or the Amusing Adventures of the D…
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Estimate €50 - €70
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LE ROY: The French Momus, or the Amusing Adventures of the Duke of Roquelaure. Cologne, Pierre Marteau, 1781. In-12, 19th-century green half-basane, plain spine with decoration, 162 pages. First edition of this hilarious and caustic novel by Antoine Le Roy, which was quickly banned, as the Duke of Roquelaure was, in fact, still alive. From the Domenico Olivieri library. First edition of this hilarious and scathing novel by Antoine Le Roy, which was quickly banned, as the Duke of Roquelaure was, in fact, still alive.
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About the sale Ancient and modern books and manuscripts
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Auction time 06/26/2026 at 2:00 PM
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