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250 - DES PERIERS (Bonaventure). *Cymbalum Mundi*, or Satirical Di…
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Estimate €80 - €100
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DES PERIERS (Bonaventure). *Cymbalum Mundi*, or Satirical Dialogues on Various Subjects. Amsterdam, Prosper Marchand, 1711. [10], 144 pp. Large vignette on the title page and 4 small vignettes on the half-titles by PICART in full colour. [Preceded by:] Tales and Short Stories, and Joyful Proverbs. Cologne, Jean Gaillard, 1711. 2 volumes in-12 of [10], 296, [4] pp.; 301, [11] pp. Frontispiece. on the cover. Havana-coloured calfskin, spine with 4 decorated raised bands, front cover in red morocco, back cover in Havana-coloured morocco, gilt roulette on the edges, marbled edges. (Contemporary binding). First edition by Prosper MARCHAND of the *Cymbalum Mundi*, a ‘curious work’, according to Caillet. Caillet, 3080; Cohen, 300. Title pages replaced, cap bands worn down, wear to the binding; the frontispiece of the *Cymbalum* is missing. A good copy nonetheless.
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Auction time 07/02/2026 at 5:00 PM
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