Jean Henri Samuel FORMEY
Conseils pour former une bibliothèque peu nombreuse mais choisie
Chez Haude et Spener|Berlin 1756|9.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
The best edition, which includes following Formey's text, the "Introduction générale à l'étude des Sciences et des Belles-Lettres en faveur des personnes qui ne savent que le français", by de La Martinière with notes by Abbé Trublet. The first edition was published in 1746.
Contemporary full marbled calf binding. Smooth spine elegantly decorated. Red morocco title label. One tear with loss to the lower joint extending into the last compartment. Worming running from p.279 to the end, in the lower margin.
Good copy, decorative and fresh.
€450