[LE MIERRE]. The Painting. Poem in three songs. Paris, Le Jay, no date [1769]. In-4° bound in garnet red morocco, smooth spine decorated with gilt, gilt border on the sides, gilt border on the edges and inside, gilt edges (period binding). [1]f., VII, 94 pp. Ornamented with an engraved title and 3 out-of-text figures engraved after Cochin by various sculptors. A first edition copy with the portrait of Corneille in medallion as a title finial. Charming copy in a quality binding in spite of slight foxing and scattered spottingEx-libris of Carlo de Poortere, that of Emile Moreau and finally the armorial one of the library of Count GreffulheProvenance: Collection of a Basel bibliophile Very good condition of the binding Bits a little rubbed due to use Spine slightly unstained Minimal foxing according to the ff's, notably on the verso of the figures. Some scattered spotting Minimal and discreet wetness around the title page.