Histoire des Amazones Anciennes et Modernes, Enrichie de Medailles

Paris: Jean Villette, 1740.
First Edition.

16.5cm x 9.5cm. [vi], clxxvi, 92; [vi], 215, [3] pages, 8 engraved plates. Full brown leather, gilt lettering and decoration. Text is in French.

Study of the history and mythology of the legendary race of warrior women, the Amazons. With 8 engraved plates based on ancient coins and medals. Provenance: This copy with a warm inscription to the front flyleaf of vol. 1 dated June 1925 from German political scientist Arnold Bergstraesser (1896-1964) to humanitarian Eleanora Iredale.

Minor rubbing to leather. Rub to front pastedown of vol. 1 (possible plate removal). Minor tanning. Very Good Condition.

AU$800.00

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