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BROWN BONDS ON WEAPONS CARRÉ (Augustin Pierre...

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[BROWN BONDS ON WEAPONS] CARRÉ (Augustin Pierre Damiens de Gomicourt, alias). An analytical, etymological and reasoned treatise on the accent and pronunciation of the English language. Followed by a Table of English verbs, regular & irregular. A Paris, Chez Pissot, Libraire, 1778. In-8°, red morocco, triple gilt fillet framing the plates, double coat of arms in the centre, smooth decorated spine, green morocco title piece, gilt edges (period binding). ORIGINAL EDITION of this work dedicated to Louis Philippe Joseph d'Orléans, Duke of Chartres, future Duke of Orléans (1747-1793). A folded painting. EXAMPLE OF A MAROQUIN DEDICATION with ORLEAOUS WEAPONS & BURBON-PENTHIÈVRE.