GILBERT (Nicolas-Georges-Laurent). The 18th Century. A Satir - Lot 77

GILBERT (Nicolas-Georges-Laurent). The 18th Century. A Satire on Mr. Fréron. Amsterdam, 1775. 16-page in-8 booklet, blue morocco leather, gilt coat of arms in the center, lace lining (Allô - Wampflug). First edition of this satire, which helped establish the author’s reputation. A fine copy bearing the coat of arms of the Baron de Marescot. From the libraries of Marescot (sale in 1879), Hector de Backer (I, 1926, no. 1200), Paul Grandsire (1930, no. 467), and Sacha Guitry (1976, no. 27).

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