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37 - Various authors. Pocket Library, compiled by a society of me…
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Various authors. Pocket Library, compiled by a society of men of letters and scholars. Paris, Paulin & Delahays, 1845–1862. 17 in-12 volumes in midnight blue half-maroquin with corner caps, decorated ribbed spines, gilt title, date at the foot, gilt head (Raparlier). A few very slight scuffs. Marescot’s ex-libris. A fine copy Complete collection of *Curiosités curieuses et amusantes des sciences, des lettres et des arts* (Curious and Amusing Varieties of the Sciences, Literature and the Arts), in 10 volumes, by L. Lalanne: 1. *Curiosités littéraires*, 1845, 471 pp. 2. Bibliographical Curiosities, 1845, 469 pp. 3. Biographical Curiosities, 1846, 471 pp. 4. Curiosities of Traditions, Customs and Legends, 1847, 472 pp. 5. Military Curiosities, 1855, 416 pp. 6. Curiosities of the Fine Arts, Architecture and Archaeology, 1855, 493 pp. 7. Historical Curiosities, 1855, 380 pp. 8. Philological Curiosities, 1855, 369 pp. 9. Curiosities of Origins and Inventions, 1855, 471 pp. 10. Anecdotal Curiosities, 1855, 404 pp. Followed by, by P.L. Jacob, B. Warée and L. Louvet: 11. Judicial Curiosities, 1859, 504 pp 12. Curiosities from the History of the Arts, 1858, 410 pp. 13. Curiosities from the History of France, 1st series, 1858, 362 pp. 14. Curiosities from the History of France, 2nd series, 1858, 385 pp. 15. Curiosities from the History of Popular Beliefs in the Middle Ages, 1859, 323 pp. 16. Curiosities from Political Economy, 1861, 440 pp. 17. Curiosities of the Occult Sciences, 1862, 504 pp. An interesting collection by L. Lalanne, P.L. Jacob, L. Louvet and B. Warée, the principal contributors to the journal *L’Illustration* in the mid-19th century.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 1 of 4 – Nos. 1 to 549
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Auction time 08/19/2026 at 11:00 AM
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