Lot 43 · Fine Books and Manuscripts
Collection of 6 French eighteenth century plays bound in 1 vol., Paris, 1758-1777
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- Estimate
- £3,000–£5,000 hammer ≈ $4,128–$6,880
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, London, Knightsbridge · 31 March 2021
- Record ID
- TB-2026-634974
- Record
- first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Shakespeare And The Comédie Française, Collection of 6 French eighteenth century plays bound in 1 vol., Paris, 1758-1777. Bonhams, 31 Mar 2021, lot 43. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-634974.
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Shakespeare And The Comédie Française, Collection of 6 French eighteenth century plays bound in 1 vol., Paris, 1758-1777. Bonhams, 31 Mar 2021, lot 43. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-634974.
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