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Lot n° 1832

Antiques Faux book boxes, lot of three 18th cent....

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[Antiques] Faux book boxes, lot of three 18th cent. 2 of the faux books are hollow copies of Le Philosophe Anglois (1783) and Oeuvres completes d'Alexandre Pope (1730) finely bound in calf w. gilt borders and coat of arms centerpieces, 20 x 12 cm. The 3rd is a faux book w. "Ex libris" in gilt on spine, half leather w. marbled paper boards, 32 x 25 cm. All sl. worn. Hollow books were historically a popular way to store paperwork or other secretive/ important materials. (total 3)