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46 - DIONIS (P.). A Treatise on Sudden Death.
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Estimate €60 - €80
Description
DIONIS (P.). A Treatise on Sudden Death. Including the story of the cataleptic girl. Paris, D’Houry, 1709. In-12, grained havana calf, decorated ribbed spine, garnet morocco title label, edges speckled with red (contemporary binding); (6) ff., 189 pp. Slight cracking at the upper joint with minor losses of leather, corners slightly rounded. FIRST EDITION of this rare work - ALSTON (Ch.). ESSAY ON HYDROPHOBIA, preceded by the story of a person bitten by a rabid dog, who had hydrophobia, & who was fortunately cured. P., Cavelier, 1754. In-12 marbled fawn calf, decorated raised spine, ochre morocco title label, red edges (contemporary binding). Leather missing at the foot of the covers, 3 corners worn. FIRST French EDITION, translated from the English by Christophe Nugent. SET OF 2 VOLUMES.
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About the sale September’s regular sale
Auction location
Auction time 09/16/2026 at 10:00 AM
Ref. : V986 - 879
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