Lot 84
  • 84

Defoe, Daniel

Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 EUR
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Description

  • Defoe, Daniel
  • La Vie et les avantures surprenantes de Robinson Crusoé. Amsterdam, L'Honoré et Chatelain, 1720.
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3 volumes in 12 (160 x 94 mm). Maroquin brun, triple filet, dos orné, dentelle intérieure, tranches dorées sur marbrure (Thierry, successeur de Petit-Simier).
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Edition originale de la traduction française et premier tirage des portraits de Robinson, 2 cartes dépliantes, et 20 belles figures de Bernard Picart, dont une seule est signée. Les fleurons de titre sont bien sur cuivre (Cohen 404-405).



Provenance : Giroux (ex-libris manuscrit à la fin du t. III).

Condition

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