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Les Incas, ou la destruction de l'empire du Pérou
Illustrated by: Jean-Michel Moreau le Jeune (French, 1741–1814)
Engraved by: Unidentified artist, French, 18th century
Author: Jean-François Marmontel (French, 1723–1799)
Publisher: Lacombe (French, 18th century)
Engraved by: Unidentified artist, French, 18th century
Author: Jean-François Marmontel (French, 1723–1799)
Publisher: Lacombe (French, 18th century)
1778
Place of Publication: Paris?, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 11 etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall (each vol., depth variable): 17.3 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm (6 13/16 x 4 3/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1645a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
[Paris?] 1778
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 691?
Description([Paris?] 1778) Duodecimo, two vols.; [v. 1] 167 leaves, plus 6 plates; [v. 2] 185 ll., plus 5 pls.; contemporary gilt-stamped brown calf.
Allegorical frontispiece; historical illustrations.
Allegorical frontispiece; historical illustrations.
ProvenanceCharles Bodenham [armorial bookplate]; acquired in 1914 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.