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Ferri & Associés

18 - DANCE. — Guillaume, Master of Dance. Illustrations of German dance figures, engraved as they are performed at the Wauxhall in this city. With explanations of the steps and sequences, including a collection of the newest contradances and minuets, and historical notes on the origin and utility of dance. Paris: published by the author, undated (Part 2 dated 1760). 2 parts in one volume, in-12 format, blue Janse morocco, internal perforation, gilt edges (Godillot).

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€1,500 - 2,000

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30%

DANCE. — Guillaume, Master of Dance. Illustrations of German dance figures, engraved as they are performed at the Wauxhall in this city. With explanations of the steps and sequences, including a collection of the newest contradances and minuets, and historical notes on the origin and utility of dance. Paris: published by the author, undated (Part 2 dated 1760). 2 parts in one volume, in-12 format, blue Janse morocco, internal perforation, gilt edges (Godillot). The first part, dedicated “To the Fair Sex,” comprises 16 pp. of text, including the Historical Notes on Dance and an explanation of the steps of the Allemande, followed by 12 lovely en-ribeau figures, engraved and colored at the time. The second part includes a title page and 14 pp. of text (not including the approval) explaining the most commonly used movements for contredances, etc., followed by 12 pp. of notated music engraved by Coulubrier. A CURIOUS AND EXTREMELY RARE VOLUME, PERFECTLY BOUND AND WELL-PRESERVED.

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Auction details

Marcel Lecomte Library
Friday, November 20
02:00 PM
Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris, France

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Ferri & Associés +33 1 42 33 11 24 ferri.cp@ferri-drouot.com
On Drouot for more than 10 years avec More than 48,000 lots published

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