Lot no. 2500
[HARLAY (François de)]. Epistre de Saint Pierre Paschal de Valence. s.l.,s.n.,s.d. [1674]. In-8° bound in full garnet morocco, ribbed spine, gilt roulette framing the covers decorated with fleur-de-lys (Binding of the period). [10] ff, 284 pp (noted 286). Decorated with a frontispiece engraving and wood-engraved bands and initials. Copy without title-page with pp. 197-198 missing, in a charming binding. Engraved bookplate of May von Weinberg (1866-1937). Born Villers Forbes, she was an art collector and enthusiast who brought together nearly 700 objects with her husband Carl Weiberg in their Villa Waldfried in the Frankfurt countryside. Fairly good condition Binding : Corners a little dented and slightly dulled Some old restorations to corners and edges A small lack at the tail cap Old superficial scratches on the boards Inside pages : Some soiling Some foxing Paper evenly oxidised Old traces of folds
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06/18/2025
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