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Maître Paul PASTAUD

297 - BALBI (Adriano). Ethnographic Atlas of the Globe, or Classif…
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Estimate €180 - €200
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BALBI (Adriano). Ethnographic Atlas of the Globe, or Classification of Ancient and Modern Peoples According to Their Languages […] Paris, Rey and Gravier, 1826. Folio, marbled paper board (modern binding). A work dedicated to Emperor Alexander of Russia, comprising 41 tables, 22 of which are spread across two pages. An intriguing work classifying peoples according to their languages, and presenting multilingual tables in which he compares languages on the basis of a few common words. A fine copy.
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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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