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Lettres d'une péruvienne
Illustrated by: L. J. Lefebvre (French, active end of 18th–beginning of 19th century)
Engraved by: Jacques-Joseph Coiny (French, 1761–1809)
Engraved by: Robert de Launay (French, 1754–1814)
Author: Madame de Graffigny (French, 1695–1758)
Printer: Pierre Didot (French, 1761–1853)
Publisher: Bleuet (18th century)
Engraved by: Jacques-Joseph Coiny (French, 1761–1809)
Engraved by: Robert de Launay (French, 1754–1814)
Author: Madame de Graffigny (French, 1695–1758)
Printer: Pierre Didot (French, 1761–1853)
Publisher: Bleuet (18th century)
1797
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with nine etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall (each vol., depth variable): 14.5 x 9 x 2.6 cm (5 11/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1612a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: P. Didot l'aîné, 1797
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 447-48
Description(Paris: P. Didot l'aîné, 1797) 18mo, two vols.; [v. 1] 128 leaves, plus 5 plates; [v. 2] 120 ll., plus 4 pls.; contemporary gilt-stamped half red morocco, marbled paper boards.
Literary illustrations; author portrait.
Literary illustrations; author portrait.
ProvenanceAcquired in Paris in 1910 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.