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763 - Cochin, Charles-Nicolas
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Estimate €600 - €800
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Description
Cochin, Charles-Nicolas Henault, (Ch.-J.-F.) Supplementary set of 38 copperplate engravings accompanying Henault’s *Nouvel abrégé chronologique de l’histoire de France*. No place, no date (c. 1768). 4°. Unpaginated. (Late) paperback with filleted cover and corner fleurons. A rare supplementary set to Henault’s “Nouvel abrégé chronologique”, the most popular history book of its time. - Cf. Cohen-De Ricci, 483. - Cochin’s illustrations transformed Hénault’s historical textbook from a purely textual and reference work into a total work of art of the French Enlightenment. - 2 leaves with a backed tear at the margin. A rare supplementary volume to Hénault’s *Nouvel abrégé chronologique*, the most popular history book of its time. - See Cohen-De Ricci, 483. - Cochin’s illustrations transformed Hénault’s history textbook from a purely textual reference work into a total work of art of the French Enlightenment. - 2 leaves with a tear in the margin that has been patched.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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