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L' Art De Plaire Dans La Conversation." [How to converse, 1690] by Anonymous
1st edition
Price:
$375.00
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Book desription: Paris, , 1690. 1st edition. Orig. calf, gilt hubbed spine. Contemp. pen sig. on title, text browning, some worming, not extremely serious, 2 leaves w/ small pices msg., each affec. part of a word or two, bdg. wear but tight. Gd. . Thick 16mo. Woodcut floral printer's device on title. An early French "how to converse" manual incl. how to converse about ancient & modern history, literature, current political & military events especially diplomacy, French history, actions of nobility & royalty, war, travel, the issues of the day, affairs of state, etc. With 2 references to America incl. a voyage to America, also separate mention of Amerigo Vespucci, also a page on Russia & the Czar, a reference to Cardinal Richeleau, one reference to King Louis XIV by name ("Louis Le Grand"). Written In the form of dialogue between characters on various subjects. Text in French. Rare.
- Bookseller: David Hecht, Bookseller
 (US)
- Bookseller Inventory #: 11168
- Format/binding: Orig. calf, gilt hubbed spine
- Book condition: Contemp. pen sig. on title, text browning, some worming, not extremely serious, 2 leaves w/ small pices msg., each affec. part o
- Edition: 1st edition
- Place: Paris,
- Date published: 1690
- Pages: 432pp. plus index
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