1801 History of Gil Blas Alain de Le Sage
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1801 History of Gil Blas Alain de Le Sage French Literature Classic 4v SET
“I am happy and content because I think I am.”
― Alain-René Le Sage
Originally published in 1735, Alain-Rene Lesage’s “Adventures of Gil Blas” is a picaresque novel dealing with the life of Gil Blas, a true ‘rags to riches’ story. It is considered one of literature’s first realistic novels.
This rare four-volume 1801 French edition was published in London and includes full-page engraved frontispieces.
Item number: #16263
Price: $499
SAGE, Alain Rene le
Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane
AÌ€ Londres : de l'imprimerie de T. Baylis, chez Vernor et Hood, 1801.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
Vol. 1 – [2], 338, iii, [1]
Vol. 2 – [2], 288
Vol. 3 – [2], 323, [1]
Vol. 4 – [2], 316
Provenance: Handwritten – Ann Croomes
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~6in X 3.75in (15cm x 9.5cm)
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16263
“I am happy and content because I think I am.”
― Alain-René Le Sage
Originally published in 1735, Alain-Rene Lesage’s “Adventures of Gil Blas” is a picaresque novel dealing with the life of Gil Blas, a true ‘rags to riches’ story. It is considered one of literature’s first realistic novels.
This rare four-volume 1801 French edition was published in London and includes full-page engraved frontispieces.
Item number: #16263
Price: $499
SAGE, Alain Rene le
Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane
AÌ€ Londres : de l'imprimerie de T. Baylis, chez Vernor et Hood, 1801.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
Vol. 1 – [2], 338, iii, [1]
Vol. 2 – [2], 288
Vol. 3 – [2], 323, [1]
Vol. 4 – [2], 316
Provenance: Handwritten – Ann Croomes
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~6in X 3.75in (15cm x 9.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
16263
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1801 History of Gil Blas Alain de Le Sage
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