L'Ingenu; or, The Sincere Huron: A True History
London: S. Bladon, 1768. First English Edition. Translated from the French. This is the first of 3 editions published in English within the same year. Bound by C. Kalthoeber in marbled leather over boards with gilded tooling along the edges, red label on spine, and gilded dentelles. Rubbed at the edges, cracked - but holding to ties - along front hinge. Marbled endpapers. The bookplate of a Lord Mayor from the early 20th century. The interior is gently aged, otherwise it is clean and clear throughout.
Pages: (6) 169 Dimensions: 8(9/16) x 5(3/8) x (5/8). Very Good. Item #5555
Price: $695.00
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