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A Treasure Trove of Discoveries

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A Cabinet of Wonders for the Discerning Collector.
Art, History, Science & the Gloriously Specific.
What do Pablo Picasso, Commander J.J. Clark, and the Van Sweringen Brothers have in common? Very little — until now. This extraordinary sale brings together objects that span continents, centuries, and disciplines, united only by the conviction that the best things to own are the ones that come with a story worth telling.
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Lot 143

OLIVIER, Guillaume. Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt, and Persia.

Estimate: $150 - $250
Starting Bid
$70

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OLIVIER, Guillaume (1756-1814). Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt, and Persia, undertaken by order of the government of France...
Publisher: Longman, Rees, Cadell, and Davies. London. 1801.

4to. 2 volumes in 1. Half bound Moroccan, with marbled boards. Red ruled and gilt title.

xxiii, 252 pp.

H: 10 7/8 W: 8 3/4 D: 1 1/2 in. Poor. Lacking book of plates. Foxing and toning throughout. Front hinge is very weak. Significant losses to front board. Corners and spine with losses.

Bookplate removed from interior front board.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.