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Sale 492: Fine & Rare Books (#492) 11/08/2012 11:00 AM PST Closed
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Lot #80 The Comedy of Human Life

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$3,437.50

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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Description

Heading:

(Fine Bindings)

Title:

The Comedy of Human Life

Author:

Balzac, Honore de

Place Published:

Chicago and St. Louis

Publisher:

E. Holdoway & Co.

Date Published:

[1896]

Description:

40 volumes. Illustrated with plates of art by various artists. (8vo), full multi-color morocco, covers and spine decorated with gilt floral and vine decoration with blue morocco flowers, monogram in gilt to front covers, gilt dentelles, silk moire endpapers, top edges gilt. No. 10 of 200 copies. Centennial Holland Paper Edition.

A beautifully bound set of the very rare Centennial Holland Paper Edition by E. Holdoway & Co.

Condition:

Spines a bit sunned, a bit of rubbing at extremities; else near fine.

Item#:

231159

Headline:

The Comedy of Human Life 40 vols 1/200
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