Lot n° 264
Estimation :
150 - 250
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PREFONTAINE, César-François Oudin de. L'Orphelin infortuné o - Lot 264
PREFONTAINE, César-François Oudin de. L'Orphelin infortuné ou le Portrait du bon frère.
First edition of this very curious story of a Parisian orphan.
Paris, Cardin Besongne, 1660.
In-8, taupe calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fleurons and boxes, double cold fillet on covers, red edges.
T., (7) ff. 335 pp.
Joints split, corners and spine rubbed, yellowing and marginal wetness.
First edition of these adventures of an unfortunate orphan subjected to the worst wickedness. Giving an extensive description of Paris under Louis XIII, this work was republished two years later under the title "Les Aventures tragi-comiques du chevalier de la Gaillardise".
An unusual work.
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