Claude GODARD D'AUCOUR

New edition, after the first published in 1743. An engraved title and 4 handsome figures, finely engraved by Henriquez, all on strong paper. Edition including the epistle to Mlle Duthé, a fine piece of persiflage which must have contributed to the vogue of this work. 2 parts, without specific title page for the second.
Contemporary full porphyry calf binding. Smooth spine decorated. Fawn morocco title-label. 2 corners slightly bumped and worn. Handsome copy.
Ex libris from the library of P. Dupont.
In the height of fashion for "turqueries", and following Marana, Montesquieu, Godard d'Aucourt gives his contribution in turn to this curious literary and artistic genre through the story of a Turk landing in Paris in company with his beloved slave and confronted with Parisian gallant customs. The first part of the novel being told in the first person, and thus from the restrictive viewpoint of a Turkish prince, it is not without humor and libertine situations, the first hundred pages recounting the passionate loves of the narrator in Turkey in the form of an oriental tale. The second part is an exchange of letters between the narrator and one of his slaves, in which the latter recounts the story of his loves.

Undated new edition, following the first published in 1743. Rare. Edition not listed by Cioranescu, who gives those of 1758 and 1776.
Contemporary marbled brown sheep binding. Decorated raised-band spine. Beige morocco title-label. Head worn. One corner bumped and rubbed. Old restoration paper adhered to the last text page of the first part. Good copy.
In the height of the "turqueries" fashion, and following Marana and Montesquieu, Godard d'Aucourt offers his contribution to this curious literary and artistic genre through the story of a Turk landing in Paris with his beloved slave and confronted with Parisian gallant customs. The first part of the novel being narrated in the first person, and thus from the restrictive viewpoint of a Turkish prince, is not without humor and libertine situations, with the first hundred pages recounting the narrator's passionate love affairs in Turkey in the form of an oriental tale. The second part is an exchange of letters between the narrator and one of his slaves, in which he recounts the story of his loves.
Stamp on title page: L. Sigardi fils.