François RABELAIS. Works... containing the Life of Gargantua - Lot 203

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François RABELAIS. Works... containing the Life of Gargantua - Lot 203
François RABELAIS. Works... containing the Life of Gargantua and that of Pantagruel... Paris, J. Bry aîné, 1854. In-4, green half-shagreen, spine with 5 raised bands (contemporary binding). Vicaire, VI-925 // (2f.)-339 First edition of the illustrations by Gustave Doré, including a frontispiece, 14 separate plates, and numerous in-text illustrations, woodcuts by Sotain. The work is preceded by a historical note by P.L. Jacob and accompanied by notes in the text and a glossary at the end by Louis Barré. A fine copy with full margins, free of foxing, which is rare.
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