Amusemens des bains de Bade en Suisse, de Schintznach et de Pfeffers

The rare first edition published anonymously, illustrated with a large folding map of the thirteen Swiss cantons and five folding plates.

Contemporary full sheep binding, spine with five raised bands ornately gilt in compartments with roulette work and fleurons, as well as a red title-label, covers ruled in blind, all edges speckled red. Head damaged with loss, foot rubbed, two corners bumped and an abrasion to the front board. Worming to upper inner margin throughout the volume, another slightly more extensive from page 207, without loss to text.
Contemporary manuscript gift inscription on the title page.

A handsome copy.

David-François de Merveilleux (1652-1712) was secretary-interpreter to the French ambassador to Switzerland. The Amusemens des bains de Bade are presented in the form of letters, in which fictitious correspondents recount their experiences - sometimes unusual - at the Swiss baths.