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Description de l'Isle des Hermaphrodites, nouvellement decouverte....
Pour servir de Supplement au Journal de Henri III.
by (Thomas, A.).
Description of the Isle of Hermaphrodites, newly discovered....
Cologne, H.Demens Erben ( Brussels?) ; 1724
3 pages, 352 pages.
Original leather, spine with raised bands decorated in gilt.
Marbled endpapers, bookplate of P. Cochon
Size 4 by 6 3/4"
Illustrated lexicon. II, 498:
"Violent pamphlet against Henry III of France, who was devoted to pederasty, and his entourage.
Describes the effeminate way of life of this circle, its feminine toilet articles..."
Good condition
Text in French
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Reserve: $250.00
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Pour servir de Supplement au Journal de Henri III.
by (Thomas, A.).
Description of the Isle of Hermaphrodites, newly discovered....
Cologne, H.Demens Erben ( Brussels?) ; 1724
3 pages, 352 pages.
Original leather, spine with raised bands decorated in gilt.
Marbled endpapers, bookplate of P. Cochon
Size 4 by 6 3/4"
Illustrated lexicon. II, 498:
"Violent pamphlet against Henry III of France, who was devoted to pederasty, and his entourage.
Describes the effeminate way of life of this circle, its feminine toilet articles..."
Good condition
Text in French
Please see my other auctions
Reserve: $250.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1672 ORIENTAL RELIGIONS TREATISE by JOHN SELDEN antique VELLUM BOUND
Estimate $300-$350
Starting Price
$120
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
May 16, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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