Lot n° 50
Estimation :
100 - 150
EUR
Result with fees
Result
: 128EUR
LA HARPE (Jean François de ; 1739-1803) Mélanie ou la religi - Lot 50
LA HARPE (Jean François de ; 1739-1803) Mélanie ou la religieuse...suivie des Muses Rivales, du Dithyrambe couronné en 1779, de l'Epitre sur la poésie descriptive, du Camaldule, de la Réponse d'un Solitaire à la lettre de l'abbé de Rancé et de quelques poésies diverses. Paris, imprimerie de P. Didot l'Aîné, 1792. In 12, full empire green long-grained morocco, decorative gilt fleuron in the center of the boards (urn surrounded by a palm), filleted edges, nerves and gilt title on the spine, ribbed corners, gilt edges, interior scroll (Bozérian); [6] leaves, title, dispatch to Voltaire;230 pages (the last quire consists of seven leaves (?).
All these pieces are from the anti-Christian period of La Harpe, who converted in 1794. Throughout his career, he was Voltaire's friend and accomplice, and a fervent supporter of the Revolution. Sober but well-established binding by Bozérian, probably the eldest (Jean Claude). Covers slightly rubbed. Ex-libris Desnos and Henry Edouard WEBER. A fine copy.
Expert : cabinet Van Eecloo
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