Le Diable Boiteux
Amsterdam: Pierre Mortier, 1744. New Revised Edition. 12mo. Orig Full Calf. 2 vols in 1. Vol.1 engraved frontispiece, title page, verso blank, Pp. [6], 237, [2-table]; Vol. 2 Title page, verso blank, engraved frontispiece, Pp 220, [2-table]. 12 plates. Contemporaryl full calf, gilt decorated spine, in remarkable condition. Famous early satirical novel (translated into English as The Devil on Two Sticks) by Alain Rene Le Sage, first published in 1707. This famous comic novel is set in Madrid, was adapted for the stage, and later made into a film in 1948 by Sacha Guitry. A very nice copy of the revised edition with fascinating images shown in the copper engravings. Very Good. Item #017309
Price: $1,319.50 NZD