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384 - Slavery – GAIGNAT de L'AULNAIS (C.-F.). Guide to Trade. Pari…
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Estimate €700 - €800
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Slavery – GAIGNAT de L'AULNAIS (C.-F.). Guide to Trade. Paris, Despilly, Durand, Valade, [1764]. Folio, modern grey paper board binding, untrimmed. First edition comprising 6 fold-out engraved plates This rare work is one of the first to address the subject of the slave trade. The author details how slaves were handled, bartered or traded in Africa, and resold in the Americas or the islands; all presented with concrete examples and figures covering every stage of the transaction. Unfortunately, pages 305 to 308 are missing, as are the three introductory leaves (including the licence). Minor paper restoration on the title page; slight marginal water stain on several leaves.
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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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