Casanova, Jacques
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova. Written by Himself now for the First Time Translated into English in Twelve Volumes. Privately Printed, 1894. Large Paper Edition, Strictly Limited to 50 Copies, Each Numbered (this set #7)
1894
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Publishers full cream buckram boards, title lettered in gilt to spines. Top edges in gilt, fore-edges uncut. Covers with occassional pale stains & light dust soiling, contents pages bright and clean. Large Paper Edition, Strictly Limited to 50 Copies, Each Numbered (7). Translated by Arthur Machen from the French original. Volume One with translator's & author's prefaces. [Note: Extra Shipping Charges Apply]
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