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A.-G. Contant d'Orville "was noted for the abundance of his productions, some of which are not lacking in interest" (Hoefer) -
A.-G. Contant d'Orville - Germanic Anecdotes, From The Year Of The Foundation Of Rome 648, And Before The Christian Era 106, Until Our Days - 1769
Good condition of the binding, work in its period full brown marbled calfskin, good condition of the covers and the spine, rubbing from use, rubbed corners, damaged caps, spine with ornate raised bands, red edges, gilt titling on morocco piece red -
Good condition inside, light soiling, pretty bands, beautiful initials, lamp ends, marbled flyleaves -
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