Lot n° 1104

Recueil d'enigmes. c. 1750France ?,4 vols in cont. limp boards (rubbed, soiled; paper age-toned, somewhat dampstained). In good condition.

Estimation : 150 / 250
Adjudication : 340 €
Description
4 manuscripts (from a set of at least 7) on paper, c. 20 x 16 cm, written in brown ink. "Premier", "troisieme", "quatrieme" and "septieme recueil" of an extensive collection of French rhyming riddles (over 750, with solutions!). 1. [2]-62 pp., (200 numb. riddles) + solutions. 2. 64 pp. (135 numb. riddles) + 2 pp. solutions + 1 loose bifolium with additional riddles (2,5 pp.). 3. 56 pp. (110 numb. riddles). 4. 88 pp. + 1 p. as pastedown (276 numb. riddles). A fascinating collection, well worth studying.
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