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Lettres d'une peruvienne. Nouvelle édition augmentée de plusieurs lettres, et d'une introduction à l'histoire
Illustrated by: Charles Eisen (French, 1720–1778)
Engraved by: Jean Baptiste Delafosse (French, 1721–1806)
Author: Madame de Graffigny (French, 1695–1758)
Publisher: Nicolas Bonaventure Duchesne (French, died in 1765)
Engraved by: Jean Baptiste Delafosse (French, 1721–1806)
Author: Madame de Graffigny (French, 1695–1758)
Publisher: Nicolas Bonaventure Duchesne (French, died in 1765)
1752
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with two engraved titles and four etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall (each vol.): 15.2 x 9.4 x 2.5 cm (6 x 3 11/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1611a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Duchesne, 1752
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 447
Description(Paris: Duchesne, 1752) Duodecimo, two vols.; [v. 1] 142 leaves, plus title and plate; [v. 2] 131 ll., plus title and plate, plus 12 ll. of Duchesne catalogue; contemporary gilt-stamped (armorial) mottled brown calf.
Engraved titles, illustrations.
Engraved titles, illustrations.
ProvenanceArmorial binding of the Marquis [Durfort Divras?]; Edmond (1822-1896) and Jules (1830-1870) de Goncourt [bookplate by Gavarni]; acquired in 1910 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.