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C. M. Seyppel, He She It [1884].

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C. M. Seyppel, He She It [1884].
SEYPPEL, C. M. (KARL MARIA). 1847-1913. He She It, Egyptian Chronicle B.C. 1302, a veracious and truthful version preserved and transcribed for general use by the peerless poet laureate of his late majesty Rampsinnet III... [London]: Toyle Kots [Elliot Stock], [1884];  Approx. 11in x 7 1/2in. Original sackcloth with wax seal. 42 illustrated pages. Condition Good; some dampstaining to back cover cloth; fraying; losses to stamp, but some/all likely due to the "aging". A humorous/satirical adaptation of a German skit, "Er, Sie, Es", designed by Seyppel to look like an "artifact".  From the Family of Xavier Martinez (1869-1943), Elsie Whitaker Martinez (1890-1984), and Micaela Martinez DuCasse (1913-1989).