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Clarisse Harlowe. Traduction nouvelle et seule complète; par M. Le Tourneur.
Illustrated by: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (German, 1726–1801)
Illustrated by: André Pujos (French, 1738–1788)
Author: Samuel Richardson (English, 1689–1761)
Printer and Publisher: Paul Barde (Swiss, 18th century)
Illustrated by: André Pujos (French, 1738–1788)
Author: Samuel Richardson (English, 1689–1761)
Printer and Publisher: Paul Barde (Swiss, 18th century)
1785–86
Place of Publication: Geneva, Switzerland
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 21 etchings and one etching and engraving
Dimensions
Overall (each volume): 20.2 x 14.2 x 4 cm (7 15/16 x 5 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.2350a-j
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Geneva: Paul Barde, and Paris: Moutard and Merigot, 1785-1786
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 892; Engelmann, Chodowiecki, 521-527, 550-557
Description(Geneva: Paul Barde, and Paris: Moutard and Merigot, 1785-1786) Octavo, ten volumes: [v. 1] 285 leaves, plus 4 plates; [v. 2] 265 leaves, plus 2 plates; [v. 3] 270 leaves, plus 2 plates; [v. 4] 256 leaves, plus 2 plates; [v. 5] 280 leaves, plus 2 plates; [v. 6] 272 leaves, plus 2 plates; [v. 7] 280 leaves, plus 2 plates; [v. 8] 279 leaves, plus 2 plates; [v. 9] 266 leaves, plus 2 plates; [v. 10] 232 leaves, plus 2 plates; contemporary half gilt-stamped green morocco, green paper boards.
Frontispiece with author portrait, vol. 1; illustrations to Richardson's novel
First edition of this translation; the first edition was London, 1747-48. Sargent cites this copy as having the plates before letters. Engelmann catalogues only 15 illustrations by Chodowiecki for this edition. The frontispiece was engraved by F.D. after a drawing by André Pujos.
Frontispiece with author portrait, vol. 1; illustrations to Richardson's novel
First edition of this translation; the first edition was London, 1747-48. Sargent cites this copy as having the plates before letters. Engelmann catalogues only 15 illustrations by Chodowiecki for this edition. The frontispiece was engraved by F.D. after a drawing by André Pujos.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1926 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.