184 - LA HOSBINIÈRE, Chevalier de. A Collection of Romantic, Gallant, and Heroic Pieces.

LA HOSBINIÈRE, Chevalier de. A Collection of Romantic, Gallant, and Heroic Pieces. First edition of this collection of 18 gallant plays, in a charming later full morocco binding. Brussels, George de Backer, 1704. In-12, full cherry morocco, spined with raised bands decorated with fleurons, the author’s name and title in gilt lettering, gilt corner pieces on the covers, ornate caps and edges, interior framing frieze, marbled paper endpapers and linings, all edges gilt (later binding). 1 blank folio and 320 pp., title medallion, running head, and initial letter. Minimal scuffing, faint water stain on the title page, inner margins reinforced, a few pages slightly browned. Brussels first edition of this gallant, poetic, and satirical collection characteristic of the taste of the late Grand Siècle and early 18th century, combining short novels, satires, love notes, allegories of love, and portraits. Contents: I. The Reluctant Jealous Man. - II. Melasie to Timandre. - III. On Women’s Jealousy. - IV. The Happiness of Women Who Have Jealous Husbands, or An Apology for Jealousy. - V. To the Beautiful Clidamire. - VI. The Court of Love. - VII. The Edict Establishing the Court of Love. - VIII. The New Rules of Love for Elize. - IX. Account of a Review of the Troops of Love. - X. Mademoiselle de la N., under the pseudonym “La Tubereuse.” - XI. Dialogue Between Love and Friendship. - XII. Portrait of Love. - XIII. Portrait of Friendship. - XIV. Women’s Revenge Against Men. A New Satire. - XV. The Conflict Between the Mind and the Heart. - XVI. The Heart of Amarante. - XVII. A Letter from Tircis to Amarante. - XVIII. A Letter from Alcipe to Celimene. A very fine copy.