Berquin, MBiblio.com
M BerquinBiblio.com
Romances
1776802A26Paris : Ruault 1776. First edition. Paperback. Good. 7" by 5.5". Not Stated . The uncommon first edition of this eighteenth century collection of romantic ballads by M. Berquin scarcely found in the original wraps. A beautiful collection of ballads by M. Berquin. An uncommon first edition of this work in the original French. With three of six beautiful engravings by Ponce after designs by Marillier including twelve musical sheets to the rear. Complete with notes to the binders and errata slip following p.50. With an extensive introduction on ballads and romance by the author. An anthology of ballads. Printed on Holland paper scarcely found in the original wraps. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally sound with shelf wear and chipping to the extremities a minor tear to the spine. The binding is slightly tender split to p. ix held by two cords only. Light spotting scattered to the occasional page. Illustrated with three engravings. Lacking three. Good Ruault paperback
Rooke Books · Royaume-Uni195,00 £GB≈ 222,65 €
