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59 - ROYAL ACADEMY OF HISTORY]
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
ROYAL ACADEMY OF HISTORY] Madrid, Sancha, 1796. Proceedings of the Royal Academy of History. 4 vols. in-8 (25 x 18.4 cm), marbled brown calfskin, spine with raised band decorated with gilt motifs, title label and volume number in red and green calfskin, red edges (contemporary binding). First edition of the first four volumes of the Memorias de la Real Academia de la Historia, illustrated with 20 separate copperplate engravings, including 4 fold-out maps. Bindings slightly worn, two cap bands worn down, a few scuffs, corners worn, spine and raised bands rubbed, slight foxing on a few leaves, small tears to some plates. Bibliography Palau 162499.
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About the sale Books, Manuscripts & Antique Engravings, including the José Luis Dotti Library
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Auction time 09/23/2026 at 2:30 PM
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