Life And Testament Of Michel Nostradamus. 1789. Rare First Edition In French.
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La Vie et le Testament de Michel Nostradamus [The Life and the Testament of Michel Nostradamus].
Anonymous author [Michel Nostradamus / Jean Aimé Chavigny / Palamedes Trunk of Coudoulet].
Published by Chez Gattey. Libraire De S. A. S. Madame La Duchesse d'Orleans. Paris. 1789.
Rare first edition, first printing. Title page dated 1789, preceded by the half title page.
Original fine binding in light-brown quarter leather and tan marbled boards with ornate gilt d...ecoration on the spine with five raised bands and dark-brown leather title label with gilt lettering: "LA VIE DE NOSTRADAMUS." Red marbled endpapers. Red topstain. 179 text pages, preceded by a two-page "Avertissement" and followed by a one-page "Approbation." Also, one blank flyleaf in front and two blank flyleaves in rear. Measures 7.5" x 4.5".
First edition containing Nostradamus' bibliographic manual of psychic and occult sciences and several anecdotes and legends relating to Nostradamus not included in previous biographies. Text according to recent sources, from an hitherto unpublished manuscript from the possession of the biographers: grandnephews of Nostradamus.
In VERY GOOD + condition.
Three corners rubbed and worn and light wear to the edges of the boards. Otherwise nearly Fine, with almost no wear to the leather spine and no surface wear to the marbled boards. Tightly bound with firm hinges and joints. Excellent interior with bright, clean pages with no tears, creases or stains. Small previous owner's antique bookplate with stylized initials on front pastedown and previous owner's fairly lengthy and very neatly written notation in fountain pen in French at top of rear flyleaf.
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Anonymous author [Michel Nostradamus / Jean Aimé Chavigny / Palamedes Trunk of Coudoulet].
Published by Chez Gattey. Libraire De S. A. S. Madame La Duchesse d'Orleans. Paris. 1789.
Rare first edition, first printing. Title page dated 1789, preceded by the half title page.
Original fine binding in light-brown quarter leather and tan marbled boards with ornate gilt d...ecoration on the spine with five raised bands and dark-brown leather title label with gilt lettering: "LA VIE DE NOSTRADAMUS." Red marbled endpapers. Red topstain. 179 text pages, preceded by a two-page "Avertissement" and followed by a one-page "Approbation." Also, one blank flyleaf in front and two blank flyleaves in rear. Measures 7.5" x 4.5".
First edition containing Nostradamus' bibliographic manual of psychic and occult sciences and several anecdotes and legends relating to Nostradamus not included in previous biographies. Text according to recent sources, from an hitherto unpublished manuscript from the possession of the biographers: grandnephews of Nostradamus.
In VERY GOOD + condition.
Three corners rubbed and worn and light wear to the edges of the boards. Otherwise nearly Fine, with almost no wear to the leather spine and no surface wear to the marbled boards. Tightly bound with firm hinges and joints. Excellent interior with bright, clean pages with no tears, creases or stains. Small previous owner's antique bookplate with stylized initials on front pastedown and previous owner's fairly lengthy and very neatly written notation in fountain pen in French at top of rear flyleaf.
Shipping:Shipping within the U.S. by your choice of USPS Media Mail, Priority Mail, or Priority Mail Express. International shipping by First Class International, Priority Mail International, or Priority Express International.
Shipping will be combined and cost adjusted on multiple items. All books are carefully packed with appropriate protection according to size and weight. Large and medium-size books are always bubble-wrapped and mailed in boxes. Small books are either shipped the same way or wrapped in cardboard inside of padded envelopes.
Terms:
If you are not completely satisfied with the book, you may return it for a complete refund, minus the return shipping cost. The book must be returned in the same condition as it was when originally sent.Feedback:
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