Allen Lane, The Penguin Press, London, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. 360 g.; XII, 212 pages, last blank, Some Landmarks in the Life of Casanova, Notes and Index. Black coloured boards with gilt writing to the backstrip. Illustrated dustwrapper, showing a small portrait of Casanova against a background of his handwriting, with red and blue writing to the front panel and backstrip. Translated from the French by Katherine Temerson. A re- looking at one of the world's most famous of lovers -- Casanova. The author contends that far from being cold and indifferent to women, as has been portrayed, he was in fact "... an ardent hero of the Enlightenment, a seducer of great charm, imagination and vitality, a true friend and lover of women ." -- from the front fold over panel. Second hand copy, no damage to the dust jacket, no damage to the book. Full number line. Size: 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. We are happy to provide pictures of this book on request Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; Sexuality & Gender. ISBN: 0713992484. ISBN/EAN: 9780713992489. Inventory No: 0281243. . 9780713992489

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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0281243
Title: Casanova; Or the Art of Happiness
Author: Flem, Lydia
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0713992484
ISBN 13: 9780713992489
Publisher: Allen Lane, The Penguin Press
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1997
Keywords: BZDB2 Casanova, Biography, 17th Century, Psychology, Erotica Sociology & Culture; Sexuality & Gender. Unbranded ISBN: 0713992484 EAN: 9780713992489 Flem, Lydia Casanova; Or the Art of Happiness

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General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online

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