French commonplace book, ca. 1880-1920

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CMV33175

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XXXX-0176R/VF 8-4

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French commonplace book, ca. 1880-1920

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Brief Summary:

A French commonplace book dating to the late c.19th and early c.20th.

Detailed Summary:

The commonplace book contains handwritten selections of verse, including some by Voltaire, maxims, and epigrams. There are also fourteen small engravings of Mademoiselle Clermont, grande route, Henry IV et le paysan, un femme arretée par des voleurs, Henri IV et ses enfans, and others.

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72 pp.

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The manuscript contains some illustrations and engravings.

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Record created by:

Zoe Screti

Record created on:

30 May 2024