Works of M. Boileau Despréaux
Paris, David et Durand, 1747
COPY IN CONTEMPORARY BINDING. 5 volumes in-8 (182 x 112mm). Engraved fleurons and culs-de-lampe.
COLLATION: Volume I: (3) ff, LXXX, 488 pp; Volume II: (5) ff, 492 pp; Volume III: (4) ff, 536 pp; Volume IV: (3) ff, 591 pp; Volume V: XXII pp, 676 pp, (1) f.
ILLUSTRATION: a portrait of the author, drawn by Rigaud and etched by Daullé, 38 vignettes drawn by Eisen and etched by Aveline, de la Fosse or unsigned, and 6 horstexte figures etched after Cochin fils.
UNIFORM CONTEMPORARY BINDINGS. Basane, spine ribbed, decorated, gilt, red edges.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Tchemerzine, I, pp. 773-775 -- Cohen-de Ricci, col. 168-170: "Edition much sought-after for its pleasing appearance and format".
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