By G. Vapereau
Paris   Librairie Hachette et Cie
9.5" by 6" xvi, 2096pp
The first edition of Louis Gustave Vapereau's extensive French literary dictionary.
By G. Vapereau

1876 Dictionnaire Universel des Litteratures

Paris   Librairie Hachette et Cie
9.5" by 6" xvi, 2096pp
The first edition of Louis Gustave Vapereau's extensive French literary dictionary.
£120.00
: 5kgs / : 943Y47

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First Edition, Original Binding

The first edition, bound here as a large single volume. 

In a quarter crushed morocco binding. 

Offered here is a comprehensive reference on writers of the time and previous, with summaries of their literary histories and character. 

Also within this dictionary are theories and histories of a variety of genres of poetry and prose, the study of languages and the principles of their grammar. 

Compiled by Louis Gustave Vapereau, a French writer and lexicographer. This and his other dictionary, 'Dictionnaire universel des contemporains' are his most famous works. 

Condition

Bound in quarter crushed morocco, with cloth boards. Externally, with rubbing to the extremities and marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with institutional ink impressions to the title page. With a few spots to the first and last few leaves.

Very Good

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