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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction
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| 977. "Histoire des Avanturiers Flibustiers Qui Se Sont Signalez Dans Les Indes..." by Alexandre-Olivier Oexmelin
A Trevoux, par la Compagnie, 1744. new edition with corrections. Four volumes, full leather. The history of pirates and their establishment in the islands to the present time (1744). Illustrated with maps and and figures in costume, including pirates and inhabitants. First fold-out map is torn and others with tears and creases and folds to corners. Images of cooking, ships, night sailing and manatees. Spines starting with losses, covers worn, top paper edges branded and well as bottom of vol. one. Five raised bands on spine with red leather title insert and gilt lettering. A fascinating set. Bookcase second shelf. 800/1,200 Sold $1,178.75 back to catalog |
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