MARIVAUX - "Choix d'oeuvres" - Illustrations by Paul-Émile Bécat. Illustrations by Paul-Émile Bécat. Complete set of 6 vol. In-8, leaves in cardboard sleeves and cases. The 72 copper engravings by P.E. Bécat were printed by F. Nourisson and illuminated with stencils by Ateliers Renson Fils. Limited edition of 2,200 copies, of which only Volume 1 is numbered; this one N°868 on Vélin de chiffon from Papeteries du Marais. The works : La surprise de l'amour The Game of Love and Chance La double inconstance La seconde surprise de l'amour The indiscreet oaths The ordeal False confidences The sincere ones Harlequin polished by love The happy stratagem Marianne's life

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