Sethos. Histoire ou Vie tirée des Monumens anecdotes de l'ancienne Egypte. Traduite d'un Manuscrit Grec
Paris, Jacques Guerin, 1731. The first edition of this popular fantasy novel, which first popularised the concept of the 'Egyptian Mysteries' in Europe. This issue, with titles in red and black, carries the imprint of 'Jacques Guerin, libraire-imprimeur, Quay des Augustins'. Another issue exists, with the titles in black and..... More