Antoine-Marie DANTU
Mémoires historiques et galans de l'Académie de ces dames et de ces messieurs
Chez Segaud|A Amsterdamet • et se trouve à Paris 1776|10 x 16 cm|2 volumes reliés
First edition published under the anagram Antoine-Martin Vadé.
Near-contemporary full blonde sheep bindings. Smooth spines decorated with star tools, Greek key rolls, beige morocco title and volume labels.
The Academy of these ladies and gentlemen met every Sunday afternoon, members taking turns to deliver their reflections of the week; this resulted in a collection composed of gallant and sentimental tales, reflections, and poetry on the subject of love. One particularly evocative chapter: "The art of making women docile".
Near-contemporary full blonde sheep bindings. Smooth spines decorated with star tools, Greek key rolls, beige morocco title and volume labels.
The Academy of these ladies and gentlemen met every Sunday afternoon, members taking turns to deliver their reflections of the week; this resulted in a collection composed of gallant and sentimental tales, reflections, and poetry on the subject of love. One particularly evocative chapter: "The art of making women docile".
€300