L’Histoire d’Esther.

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $1,400

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author

BIDA, ALEXANDRE.

printer

Librarie Hachette et Cie

Place

Paris

Publication

1882

Description

FIRST EDITION. An Uncut Copy. Twelve fine engravings of the Biblical Esther story by the French Orientalist painter Alexandre Bida. Magnificent original binding. Tissue-guards.

pp. (6), 38, (2). Touch foxed. Original tooled red boards, gilt extra. Elephant folio (16 x 23 inches).

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