Auction 354 Old & Rare Books - Middle East
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CANES, Fr. Diccionario Español Latino-Arabigo. Madrid, A, Sancha, 1787. 3 vols. (8), 40, 593; (4), 554, (2); (6), 662, (2) pp. Lge-fol. Mod. hcf. w. marbled paper sides, uncut. (Upper outer corner first 5 lvs. restored, lower outer corner vol. 3 partly browned, espec. towards end, upper inner margin a bit stained in places, some mild foxing throughout, but a good set).

Francisco Canes (1720-1795), Spanish orientalist. He was sent to Damascus by the Franciscan order, where he devoted himself to the study of Oriental languages for sixteen years; upon returning to his home country he was admitted to the Royal Academy of history. - Palau 42855.

€ 3000

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