Description
Collection of 13 Antiquarian French Literature Books, comprising: "Cours Litterature Ancienne et Moderne", Laharpe, J. F., volumes 2, 7, 9, 10, supplemental volume, "Koenigsmark", Benoit, Pierre, "Effrois et Fantasmagories", Well, H. G., "La Merveilleuse Visite", Wells, H. G., "L' ile du Docteur Moreau", Wells, H. G., "Contes", Maupassant, Guy de, "Theatre du Monde", volumes II, III, IV. Largest: 7.5" L x 5.75" W x 1" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Bibliophile, Library, Reading, French authors, Marbled paper, Gilt decoration, Literature, Wordsmith, Antique
Condition
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Books, Prints, & Works on Paper Sale, July 14
Jul 14, 2026 11:00 AM EDTAstoria, NY, United States
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