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depuis l'origine ou la decouverte des differents royaumes qui composent l'Afrique jusqu' nos jours
is a humorous book written by Jean Gaspard Dubois Fontanelle and first published in 1775
It covers the history of Africa from the origins of its kingdoms to the present day.
The book includes anecdotes from Egypt, Barbary, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Abyssinia.
by [Dubois-Fontanelle, J.-G.]
(African anecdotes, from the origin or discovery of the different kingdoms that make up Africa, until the present day. 1775)
Paris: Chez Vincent; 1775
First Edition
8 parts in 1 volume
Size 4 1/2 by 6 1/2
Original full calf , gilt spine
Red edges.
Minor wear of leather, covers are firmly attached.
Very good interior condition
Text in French
Reserve: $274.00
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1775 ANECDOTES AFRICAINES antique FRENCH HISTORY of AFRICA
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