Louis-Jean LEVESQUE DE POUILLY

Fifth and best edition, expanded with the eulogy of M. de Pouilly (lieutenant general of the presidial court of the city of Reims which Levesque de Pouilly endeavored to embellish), by Abbé de Saulx, the text that would be engraved on a fountain erected in his honor, the 2 speeches he delivered in Reims on March 6, 1748 and February 17, 1750 and the description of a monument discovered in the city in 1738. This edition is illustrated with a frontispiece, two folding plates at the end of the work, three title vignettes, and a title headpiece, all designed by De Seve and engraved by J. Robert. This is the finest edition of this text.
Full red straight-grained morocco binding (Russia leather) slightly later. Smooth spine decorated in grotesque style with two different motifs. 2 scratches on lower board. Darker areas on upper board. Some pale scattered foxing. Very handsome copy.
"Esteemed work" according to Brunet, this work takes up the philosophers' theories on feelings. From a science of sentiment, the author strives to derive a morality concerning love and friendship. Interesting edition, as it provides information about the author.

Fifth and best edition, expanded with the eulogy of M. de Pouilly (lieutenant general of the presidial court of the city of Reims that Levesque de Pouilly endeavored to embellish), by abbé de Saulx, the text to be engraved on a fountain erected in his honor, the 2 speeches he delivered in Reims on March 6, 1748 and February 17, 1750, and the description of a monument discovered in the city in 1738. This edition is illustrated with a frontispiece, two folding plates at the end of the work, three title vignettes, and a title headpiece, all designed by De Seve and engraved by J. Robert. This is the finest edition of this text.
Contemporary full calf binding, marbled and glazed. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title label. Fine copy, very fresh.
"Esteemed work" according to Brunet, this work revisits the theories of philosophers on sentiment. From a science of feeling, the author endeavors to derive a moral philosophy on love and friendship. An interesting edition, as it provides insight into the author.