BERQUIN (Arnaud). Idylls. sl [Paris], sn [Ruault], sd [1775]. 2 vols. small square in-8 of vi--55 pp. ; [2] ff.-67 pp. Porphyry calf, spines smoothly decorated, title and tom. pages in blond marble, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, threaded edges, gilt edges (period binding). Spine rubbed, a few small leather tears, corners worn. Illustrated engraved title and 24 hors-texte figures "of a ravishing grace by MARILLIER engraved very finely by Gaucher, de Ghendt, Le Gouaz, Delaunay, Lebeau, Masquelier, Née and Ponce" Cohen. Armorial bookplate of Merle de La Brugière. A very fine copy. (Cohen 139.)

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