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219 - POITEVIN, Prosper. ‎A Night at Potiphar’s: A Biblical Study‎…
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Estimate €60 - €80
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POITEVIN, Prosper. ‎A Night at Potiphar’s: A Biblical Study‎. Paris, Tresse, Successor to Barba and Bezou, Breteau and Pichery, 1841. In-16 (13 x 9 cm), full red shagreen, ribbed spine decorated with fine gilt metalwork, decoration on the covers, gilt edges. 36 pp. Stains on the frontispiece. First edition of this short play by Jean-Charles Poitevin, revisiting the biblical episode from the Book of Genesis featuring Joseph and Potiphar’s wife. An engraving on the frontispiece. A well-preserved copy in a fine period binding in full red shagreen, in perfect condition.
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About the sale Collectors’ books for sale – First editions – Illustrated editions – Varia IV
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Auction time 11/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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