Lot Essay
An earlier edition of 1772 is recorded, and there were later editions in 1844 and 1884, demonstrating the longevity of this game.
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SUDRE, J. LE NOBLE JEU DE MAIL DE LA VILLE DE MONTPELLIER AVEC SES REGLEMENTS. NOUVELLE EDITION. [MONTPELLIER: A. RICARD, 1822].
12°. [6] [excluding title], xvii[1], 43,[5]pp. Etched title and 5 plates by Donnadieu, one folding. Limp red morocco by Henry-Joseph, spine titled in gilt.
12°. [6] [excluding title], xvii[1], 43,[5]pp. Etched title and 5 plates by Donnadieu, one folding. Limp red morocco by Henry-Joseph, spine titled in gilt.
Provenance
Sotheby's St. Andrews, 15 July 1995, lot 317.
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Philip Harley