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Histoire de Manon Lescaut et du chevalier des Grieux
Illustrated by: Alexandre Joseph Desenne (French, 1785–1827)
Engraved by: Jean Marie Leroux (French, 1788–1870)
Engraved by: François Pigeot (French, early 19th century)
Author: Abbé Prévost (French, 1697–1763)
Publisher: Ménard et Desenne, fils (French, early 19th century)
Printer: Chaignieau [firm] (French, late 18th–early 19th century)
Engraved by: Jean Marie Leroux (French, 1788–1870)
Engraved by: François Pigeot (French, early 19th century)
Author: Abbé Prévost (French, 1697–1763)
Publisher: Ménard et Desenne, fils (French, early 19th century)
Printer: Chaignieau [firm] (French, late 18th–early 19th century)
1818
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with four etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 13.9 x 8.9 x 2.6 cm (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1662
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Chaignieau jeune, for Ménard et Desenne, fils, 1818
Description(Paris: Chaignieau jeune, for Ménard et Desenne, fils, 1818) 18mo; [2 ff.] viii, 296 pp., plus 4 plates; contemporary blind- and gilt-stamped brown morocco.
Literary illustrations.
Literary illustrations.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1908 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.