Lot 347
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Biographie Universelle, Ancienne et Moderne. Paris: chez Michaud Frères, 1811-28. 52 volumes bound in 26, 8°. Engraved portraits. Contemporary half mottled calf, spines gilt in compartments with black and tan lettering-pieces. Brunet I, 948: "cet important ouvrage était incontestablement, lorsqu'il parut, le meilleur de ce genre qui existât. (26)
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Biographie Universelle, Ancienne et Moderne. Paris: chez Michaud Frères, 1811-28. 52 volumes bound in 26, 8°. Engraved portraits. Contemporary half mottled calf, spines gilt in compartments with black and tan lettering-pieces. Brunet I, 948: "cet important ouvrage était incontestablement, lorsqu'il parut, le meilleur de ce genre qui existât. (26)

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Biographie Universelle, Ancienne et Moderne. Paris: chez Michaud Frères, 1811-28. 52 volumes bound in 26, 8°. Engraved portraits. Contemporary half mottled calf, spines gilt in compartments with black and tan lettering-pieces. Brunet I, 948: "cet important ouvrage était incontestablement, lorsqu'il parut, le meilleur de ce genre qui existât. (26)
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