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Genlis, Madame de

Genlis, Madame de; Arabesques mythologiques, ou les attributs de toutes les divinités de la fable. Charles Barrois, Paris, 1810.
Small 8vo in a contemporary half calf binding with gilt decorated spine. Spine a bit rubbed, else a binding in fine condition. Engraved bookplate inside front board. Inner boards and empty endpapers a bit foxed, else only occasional spots. A charming set of 54 emblematic engravings bu Gaitté after Madame de Genlis drawings related to the antique divine world. (IV), XXX, 166 p. , (VIII) Book Catalog, + 54 full page black and white engravings. Gumuchian, 2698.: Un des plus curieux ouvrages illustrés de cette époque,"
A second part was published 1811 with 24 further plates. A colored edition exists.