Louis-Jean Levesque de Pouilly - Théorie des sentimens agréables - 1749

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[LEVESQUE DE POUILLY (Louis-Jean)]

Theory of pleasant feelings.

Paris, at David the Younger's, 1749.

One small octavo volume (16 x 9.5 cm), marbled calf (contemporary binding), spine with raised bands and gilt decoration, morocco title label, red edges, xvii-[3]-224 pages (complete). Corners and headcaps rubbed, occasional foxing. Good condition.

Illustrated with a frontispiece and 3 vignettes by De Sève engraved by Fessard.

An uncommon edition (original edition: 1743, under the title "Reflections on pleasant feelings") of the only literary work left by the author (1691-1750), mathematician, historian, lieutenant general of the presidial court of Reims, elected in 1722 to the Academy of Inscriptions.

Good specimen.

[LEVESQUE DE POUILLY (Louis-Jean)]

Theory of pleasant feelings.

Paris, at David the Younger's, 1749.

One small octavo volume (16 x 9.5 cm), marbled calf (contemporary binding), spine with raised bands and gilt decoration, morocco title label, red edges, xvii-[3]-224 pages (complete). Corners and headcaps rubbed, occasional foxing. Good condition.

Illustrated with a frontispiece and 3 vignettes by De Sève engraved by Fessard.

An uncommon edition (original edition: 1743, under the title "Reflections on pleasant feelings") of the only literary work left by the author (1691-1750), mathematician, historian, lieutenant general of the presidial court of Reims, elected in 1722 to the Academy of Inscriptions.

Good specimen.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature, Philosophy
Book Title
Théorie des sentimens agréables
Author/ Illustrator
Louis-Jean Levesque de Pouilly
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1749
Height
16 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
9.5 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
234
FranceVerified
234
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