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HAMILTON Antoine Tales Paris, Librairie...

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HAMILTON Antoine Tales Paris, Librairie des Bibliophiles [Jouaust], 1873, 4 volumes In-12°. Full blue morocco (David). Spine with 5 nerves elegantly decorated with arabesques and gilded boxes. Triple gilt fillet around the dishes. Large gilt lace on the back covers. All edges gilt. Rubbing here and there. Charming complete edition in 4 volumes containing : Volume 1 - Le Bélier. Volume 2 - Fleur d'épine. Volume 3 - Les quatre Facardins. Volume 4 - Zénéyde followed by L'Enchanteur Faustus. Special edition at 50 copies; here, 1/25 of the first on Whatman, with 25 Chine. Very elegant binding by David Provenance: Isaac Currie Library (bookplate)