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485 - 2 rare bibliophilic editions. 1 [Blessebois, Pierre-Corneill…
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Estimate €150 - €200
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2 rare bibliophilic editions. 1 [Blessebois, Pierre-Corneille] - Priape. Opera in music. 1694. [...]. Special printing made for the Bibliomaniac Society (Geneva), [J. Gay] (impr. Blanchard), 1868. In-16. Contemporary red half-maroquin with corners (some minor rubbing). Luxurious reprint from the "Gayetés françoises" collection, with facsimile ornaments and notice by Paul Lacroix. 1/94 (of 100) on laid paper (No. 6). - 2 Priapeia or The sportive epigrams of divers poets on Priapus now first completely done into English prose from the original Latin with introduction notes explanatory and illustrative [...]. Athens, Erotika Biblion Society, 1888. In-12 gr. paper. Bradel mod. burgundy cloth. Translated by R.F. Burton and L. Smithers, with Latin text opposite. First publication of this very specialised publisher, unique edition of 250 copies h.c. on laid paper (no. 148).
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About the sale Prints & Drawings, Photographs & Comics, Rare Books, Atlases & Manuscripts, Surrealism, Congo, Erotica & Ballets russes
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Auction time 06/25/2026 at 1:00 PM
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