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10 - [ANONYMOUS]. The Story of an Orphan, or The Chains of Life.
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Estimate €60 - €80
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Description
[ANONYMOUS]. The Story of an Orphan, or The Chains of Life. Berlin, n.p., 1796. In-12 (19.5 x 13 cm), glazed half-calf, title gilded along the spine. Later binding. XII-140 pp. Slight pinholes. Bookseller’s label on the upper inside front cover (Clavreuil bookshop). First French edition of this anonymous and extremely rare work, which was originally published in German. This is a short literary essay born of a bit of fun between two friends. Excerpt from the foreword: “I asked my friend to dictate twelve words to me, the first that came to mind, and I undertook to link them together to form a short novel. He suggested the following words. The Volcano. The Minister. The Cockchafer. The Ostrich. The Storm. The Mine. The Ocean. The Wolf. Lead. Cowardice. Hell. Seduction.”
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Auction time 11/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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