Petit Glossaire,
Traducion de quelques mots financiers. Esquisses de moeurs administratives.
Paris: Treuttel et Wurtz, Libraires, 1835 Stock Code: 125015
First edition of this glossary on bureaucratic matters by French archaeologist and writer Jacques Bouther de Perthes (1788-1868), who was one of the first to establish the presence of prehistoric man in Europe.
Description
2 volumes, duodecimo (170 x 107 mm). Contemporary tree calf, spines ruled in gilt, black morocco labels to spines, marbled edges.
Condition
Joints just starting, text blocks sound, loss to rear joint vol. 1, wear to extremities, damp stain to base of half-title and title page vol. 2, not affecting text, loss to top tips of quire 3 vol. 2. A very good copy.
DELIVERY
With the exception of framed items*, Peter Harrington offers free delivery on all UK orders of rare books, maps and prints placed through this website. Delivery to USA and the rest of the world is similarly free for orders over £200.
ABOUT US
Established in 1969, Peter Harrington is one of the leading rare book firms in the world. It is a proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association – along with ILAB, the PBFA and Lapada – and from shops in Mayfair and Chelsea, London, sells rare books, prints and ephemera to customers across the world.
Email: mail@peterharrington.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7591 0220
