[BARTHE (N.-Th.)]. THE PRETTY WOMAN OR THE WOMAN OF THE DAY. Amsterdam, Chez Changuion, 1769. Two parts bound in one volume in-12 red calf, boards decorated with a gilt frame and cold plate with a diamond in the center containing the gilt initials "H. B.", spine with gold filleted boards, central compartment decorated in cold, fleurons, roulettes and gilt fillets, title and tomaison pieces, inner border, gilt edges (Period binding). Lacks and snags on the headpieces. Ex-libris stamp " Granger ". RARE ORIGINAL EDITION of this satirical novel about the sentimental education of a young woman and her discovery of the world, commonly attributed to Nicolas-Thomas BARTHE (1734-1785) but also to Louis-Sébastien MERCIER (1740-1814). The titles of the two parts are illustrated with a decoration with a mirror dressing table. A fine copy in a decorated plate binding. ¶ Barbier, II, 1001 - Quérard, I, 198 - Gay, 3rd edition, IV, 180.
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