Lyon: Benoist Rigaud, 1582 (But Bruxelles: printed by Mertens for Gay, 1867). A scarce book, limited to 126 copies, of which this is one of 120 printed on fine Dutch laid paper. 149 pp; 1 leaf. An ASSOCIATION COPY, with the armorial bookplate of JEAN-BAPTISTE MOENS (1833-1908), A BELGIAN STAMP DEALER CONSIDERED THE FATHER OF PHILATELY (he was the first dealer who sold stamps to collectors). 12mo. Beautifully bound (for Moens, without a doubt) in 19th-century three-quarters morocco and marbled boards. Spine elegantly gilt in six compartments. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. FINE AND BRIGHT. Vicaire II, 595.

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Bookseller: Cole & Contreras (ES)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 3509
Title: L'Amoureux passetemps declare en joyeuse poesie, par plusieurs epitres du coq a l'asne et de l'asne au coq avec balades. Dizains, huitain et autres joyeusetez
Book Condition: Used
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Lyon: Benoist Rigaud, 1582 (But Bruxelles: printed by Mertens for Gay, 1867)
Keywords: colelit french renaissance literature collection gay
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