Bernard´s L´art d´aimer in binding by Knecht

BINDING BY KNECHT, BERNARD, (P. J.). L´art d´aomer et poesies diverses. No place nor date (Paris 1775).

8:o. (2), (3), 4-134, (2) pp. Engraved title, 3 engraved plates (all). BOUND WITH:

(DORAT, C. J.). Epître a l´ombre d´un ami, suivie de deux odes, & de quelques idées sur Corneille. Paris (chez Delalain) 1777.

8:o. (4, probably lacks 1 leaf), 7-45, (1 blank) pp. BOUND WITH:

(BERNARD, P. J.). Phrosine et Mélidore. No place nor date.

8:o. (2), (1)-55, (1 blank) pp. 1 engraved plate.

Later (19th century) brown morocco gilt, inner dentelles, gilt edges of covers, richly gilt spine in six compartments, all edges gilt (Signed Knecht on inside of upper cover). Worn marbled paper case.

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