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La théorie du bonheur, ou l'art de se rendre heureux...faisant suite au comte de Valmont
Illustrated by: Latteur (French, active about 1800)
Engraved by: Pierre François Tardieu (French, 1711–1771)
Author: Philippe Louis Gérard (French, 1737–1813)
Publisher: Bossange, Masson et Besson (French, active early 19th century)
Engraved by: Pierre François Tardieu (French, 1711–1771)
Author: Philippe Louis Gérard (French, 1737–1813)
Publisher: Bossange, Masson et Besson (French, active early 19th century)
1807
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with one etching and engraving
Dimensions
Overall: 17.3 x 10.2 x 2.3 cm (6 13/16 x 4 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1606
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Bossange, Masson et Besson, 1807
Description(Paris: Bossange, Masson et Besson, 1807) Duodecimo; vi, 488 pp., plus 1 plate; contemporary gilt-stamped speckled brown calf.
Allegorical frontispiece.
Allegorical frontispiece.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1926 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.