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1738 1st ed Voyages Switzerland Swiss Alps Spas Illustrated City Views GAMBLING A rare, first edition geography manual from the 18th-century. This book is a fine view into the Rhine Valley and Swiss Alps, offering illustrated city views of quaint towns along the river. More than just towns however, is an account of Bad Schwalbach, a well-known spa that included…GAMBLING! up to 30 tables with various games, among which there were faro tables, from a 10-shilling deal to a handful of gold without limit! (Zollinger, 50) While this work is mainly a topographical account of central Europe, the author also disguises it as a satirical view of the reign of Count Palatine. According to Barbier, this book is attributed to Merveilleux, however, the actual author is Pierre-Joseph de la Pimpie Solignac. Item number: #846 Price: $499 MERVEILLEUX, David Francois de Amusemens des eaux de Schwalbach, des bains de Wisbaden et de Schlangenbach : avec deux relations curieuses : l'une de la Nouvelle Jerusalem, et l'autre d'une partie de la Tartarie independente A Liege: Chez Everard Kints, M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]. First edition. Details: Collation complete with all pages: [8], 320 o 4 illustrations Map of New Jerusalem Map of Countries under the Prince of New Jerusalem Mount Payen Binding: Leather; tight and secure References: Barbier I-158; Zollinger, Random Riches Language: French Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16cm x 10.5cm) Customer Guarantees: Always Free Shipping Worldwide! Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 846 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # ABE-1497907193168
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