Milton, JohnAntiquariat.de
Francois-Augustin Paradis de MONCRIFBiblio.com
Oeuvres
176869786à Paris: Chez la veuve Regnard 1768. Fine. Chez la veuve Regnard à Paris 1768 9.80 x 16.50 cm 4 volumes reliés New edition the best and most complete published of this author with the musical scores of the songs. It contains 5 engraved titles by De Sceve a portrait of the author as frontispiece after Duflos and 5 figures by De Scève all on strong paper. Some engravings are 1 cm shorter in the lower margin as the volume has not been trimmed. 60 pages of engraved musical score with the words of the songs and Christian poetry. A handsome well-printed edition. Contemporary full marbled and glazed calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title-label black wax volume label. Red edges. A small lack to the lower joint at the head of volume I. Worming at the foot of volume II. 5 corners slightly bumped. Traces of rubbing. A very handsome set decorative on perfectly fresh paper. Volume I: On the necessity of pleasing. Fairy tales 5. Letters and replies to the King of Poland. Volume II: Speech to the French Academy. Letters reflections and criticism. Volume III: Poetry comedies ballets songs. Volume IV: Ballets poetry songs pastorals. NB: This work is available at the bookshop upon request within 48 hours. Chez la veuve Regnard hardcover
