DU BOCAGE - Le Paradis terrestre, [...] Par Madame D. B*** - 10 Kupfer v. Pierre, Durand, Gravelot -rara - 1748
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Le Paradis terrestre, poème imité de Milton, Par Madame D. B***, with 128 pages in a full leather binding and gilt spine, in original French, 1748 edition published by J.-N. Besongne (Londres Rouen), illustrated with six headpieces and four tailpieces engraved by Pierre, Durand and Gravelot and including folding plates.
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Author / Editor:
[DU BOCAGE (Anne-Marie)] / Milton, John
Title:
The Earthly Paradise, a poem imitated from Milton. By Madame D. B***
Collation:
great 8° (23x15cm), with illustrated frontispiece, illustrated title vignette, 6 headpieces and 4 final vignettes engraved by Pierre, Durand and Gravelot, VI, 121 pp., speckled full leather binding with gold-tooled spine
Publisher / Place / Year:
J.-N. Besongne / London [Rouen] / 1748
Description:
This edition contains an adaptation of John Milton's "Paradise Lost" in six books. The work was praised in its time by the famous thinkers Voltaire and Fontenelle and is dedicated to the Academy of Rouen. The beautifully illustrated work includes a frontispiece and two recurring final vignettes after designs by Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre. In addition there is a title vignette by Durand and six half-page headpieces by Hubert-François Gravelot. All illustrations were copper-engraved by Louise de Montigny.
Condition:
The fine binding somewhat rubbed and lightly bumped. Paper clean, slightly browned, minimally foxed. A few pages at the upper edge very faintly damp-stained. Very good copy of the sought title.
Keywords: Copperplates, Paradise, Theology, Creation, illustrated, world literature, classics
Seller's Story
Antiquarian bookseller & art dealership Bachmann & Rybicki – Your experts in rare books and art -
The renowned specialty shop based in Dresden is a go-to address for bibliophiles, art lovers, and collectors. In a welcoming, homely atmosphere – in Dresden’s Elbflorenz, the Elbe-adjacent center of the beautiful city – visitors are greeted by a carefully curated assortment. Its range extends from historic prints of early printing to graphics, paintings, and bibliophile treasures of the modern era. In addition to buying and selling, the house offers expert appraisals of collections and estates. As a member of the Verband Deutscher Antiquare (VDA) and ILAB, Bachmann & Rybicki stands for the highest expertise, integrity, and the passionate preservation of cultural assets.
Translated by Google TranslateAuthor / Editor:
[DU BOCAGE (Anne-Marie)] / Milton, John
Title:
The Earthly Paradise, a poem imitated from Milton. By Madame D. B***
Collation:
great 8° (23x15cm), with illustrated frontispiece, illustrated title vignette, 6 headpieces and 4 final vignettes engraved by Pierre, Durand and Gravelot, VI, 121 pp., speckled full leather binding with gold-tooled spine
Publisher / Place / Year:
J.-N. Besongne / London [Rouen] / 1748
Description:
This edition contains an adaptation of John Milton's "Paradise Lost" in six books. The work was praised in its time by the famous thinkers Voltaire and Fontenelle and is dedicated to the Academy of Rouen. The beautifully illustrated work includes a frontispiece and two recurring final vignettes after designs by Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre. In addition there is a title vignette by Durand and six half-page headpieces by Hubert-François Gravelot. All illustrations were copper-engraved by Louise de Montigny.
Condition:
The fine binding somewhat rubbed and lightly bumped. Paper clean, slightly browned, minimally foxed. A few pages at the upper edge very faintly damp-stained. Very good copy of the sought title.
Keywords: Copperplates, Paradise, Theology, Creation, illustrated, world literature, classics
Seller's Story
Antiquarian bookseller & art dealership Bachmann & Rybicki – Your experts in rare books and art -
The renowned specialty shop based in Dresden is a go-to address for bibliophiles, art lovers, and collectors. In a welcoming, homely atmosphere – in Dresden’s Elbflorenz, the Elbe-adjacent center of the beautiful city – visitors are greeted by a carefully curated assortment. Its range extends from historic prints of early printing to graphics, paintings, and bibliophile treasures of the modern era. In addition to buying and selling, the house offers expert appraisals of collections and estates. As a member of the Verband Deutscher Antiquare (VDA) and ILAB, Bachmann & Rybicki stands for the highest expertise, integrity, and the passionate preservation of cultural assets.
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Number of books
1
Subject
Erotica, Fine Bindings, Philosophy
Book title
Le Paradis terrestre, [...] Par Madame D. B*** - 10 Kupfer v. Pierre, Durand, Gravelot -rara
Author/ Illustrator
DU BOCAGE
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1748
Height
23 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
15 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
J.-N. Besongne / Londres [Rouen]
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Fold out maps or plates
Number of pages
128
