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Cardonne, Denis Dominique. Mélanges de littérature orientale, traduits de différens manuscrits Turcs, Arabes & Persans de la bibliotheque du Roi.

VII, (1), 477 pp. 8vo. Contemp. half pork skin with gilt spine decoration and gilt spine title. – La Haye, n. pr., 1771.

Collection of Oriental writings, initially published in 1770 by French Orientalist and translator Denis Dominique Cardonne (1721–1783). Cardonne based his texts on the translations of Antoine Galland (1646–1715), who is most famous for translating „La mille et une nuits“ for the first time in Europe. The excerpts included in this volume cover a variety of subjects, such as philosophy, politics, law and society, among others. – Spine rubbed, especially on outer hinges. Extremities with signs of wear, minor worm damage on front board. Bookplate on half title. – Best.-Nr. 26789