D'Israeli, Isaac

Curiosities of Literature [3 Volumes]

Paris: Baudry's European Library, 1835. Hardcover. 8vo (tall). Near Fine. Item #015923

Half calf over peacock, marbled boards, xii, 398; vii, 447; vi, 462pp. Foxing, some unopened pages, corners and edges worn, light flaking on spine, else near fine. Contains myriad anecdotes about historical persons and events, unusual books, and the habits of book-collectors. Subjects include history of the skeleton of death, literary residences, books and manuscripts, bibliomania, puns, hell, philosophy of proverbs and much more fascinating anecdotes.

Price (CAD): $165.00