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Paris: Menard et Desenne, Fils, 1818. First Thus . Leather Bound. Very Good/No jacket - as issued. 14 x 9 cms (5.5 x 3.5"). PUBLISHING DETAILS: First edition thus of selected works by Beaumarchais, in 4 leather-bound volumes and published by Menard et Desenne, Fils of Paris in 1818. 238, 379, 317 & 315 pages. Size: 14 x 9 cms (5.5" x 3.5"). WEIGHT: 735g (1.6 pounds). CONDITION: I would rate these as very good, commensurate with age. The full leather bindings are worn and a lttle friable, but clean and sound overall (see photos). The bindings are tight and secure throughout. The text and illustrations are evenly age-toned, but clean and free from foxing. The endpapers and page block edges are marbled and there are no labels or inscriptions. Overall, an attractive little set of early Beaumarchais volumes at an affordable price. THE WORKS: Included are: Notice Historique sur Beaumarchais; Fragment d'un Voyage en Espagne; Portrait de Gazetier Marin; Les Deux Amis; Eugenie;… Read More