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Lot 308
Sale 1184 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, including Americana
May 11, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$189
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Lot Description
FORTIER, Alcée (1856-1914). A History of Louisiana. Paris and New York: Goupil & Co. et al, 1904.
4 volumes, 8vo (276 x 181 mm). Color-printed frontispieces, title printed in red and black, numerous plates (some in color), initial capitals printed in red and black. (Slight marginal toning.) Later half red morocco gilt, marbled boards, top edges gilt, others uncut (several covers detached or starting, slight wear, spines darkened). Provenance: Dudley Bell Priester (1923-2017), Mississippi River collector and bibliographer (sold Bloomsbury, 20 November 2009, lot 79).
LIMITED EDITION, number 57 of 200 copies of the "Edition Royale." Bradford 1740; Howes F-278.
Property from the Collection of Perry B. Hansen