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The Return of James II to Paris
Cologne: Pierre Marteau, 1696. - In-12, marbled calf, triple gilded fillet and gilded arms in the center of the boards, smooth ornate spine, red edges (18th century binding).

First edition of this anonymous one-act political comedy.

A fine copy in 18th-century binding, bearing the coat of arms of Emmanuel-Félicité de Durfort, Duc de Duras (1715-1789), Marshal of France and Academician.

Provenance: Duc de Duras, with his coat of arms on the boards. - Olivier de Gourcuff, with bookplate.

(head cap missing, corners slightly dulled).
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Lot no. 66

[ANONYMOUS] The Return of James II to Paris Cologne: Pierre Marteau, 1696. - In-12, marbled calf, triple gilded fillet and gilded arms in the center of the boards, smooth ornate spine, red edges (18th century binding). First edition of this anonymous one-act political comedy. A fine copy in 18th-century binding, bearing the coat of arms of Emmanuel-Félicité de Durfort, Duc de Duras (1715-1789), Marshal of France and Academician. Provenance: Duc de Duras, with his coat of arms on the boards. - Olivier de Gourcuff, with bookplate. (head cap missing, corners slightly dulled).

Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€384
Buyer's premium
30%
[ANONYMOUS] The Return of James II to Paris Cologne: Pierre Marteau, 1696. - In-12, marbled calf, triple gilded fillet and gilded arms in the center of the boards, smooth ornate spine, red edges (18th century binding). First edition of this anonymous one-act political comedy. A fine copy in 18th-century binding, bearing the coat of arms of Emmanuel-Félicité de Durfort, Duc de Duras (1715-1789), Marshal of France and Academician. Provenance: Duc de Duras, with his coat of arms on the boards. - Olivier de Gourcuff, with bookplate. (head cap missing, corners slightly dulled).
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