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MONTESQUIEU, Charles Louis de Secondat.
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MONTESQUIEU, Charles Louis de Secondat.
See original version (French)
Estimate
€80 - €120
Voluntary lot
Description
MONTESQUIEU, Charles Louis de Secondat. The Complete Works of Montesquieu, preceded by a eulogy by d’Alembert. New edition. Paris, De Bure, 1834. Large and sturdy 8vo. Contemporary full night-blue glazed calfskin binding, decorated covers featuring a double frame of gilt fillets with rocaille metalwork at the corners and a beautiful cathedral-style embossed design; plain spine entirely decorated with gilded and embossed Gothic motifs, decorated inner border and edges, gilded edges.
Edition featuring the author’s portrait applied to China paper by Pourvoyeur, text printed in two columns.
A very fine romantic binding in glazed calfskin. Interior in excellent condition. – Expert: François GIARD
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About the sale
Chrono Auction: Modern and Antique Books
Auction location
Closing date
11/03/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 89375116
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