Catalogue Des Livres.
Paris, G.-F. Debure 1776.
LARGE PAPER 8vo (220 x 144 mm.). iii [r. viii], 191p.
Near contemporary gilt-ruled glazed tan calf (front hinge rubbed, corners slightly bumped), flat spine and red morocco label gilt, all edges gilt.
PRICED IN CONTEMPORARY MANUSCRIPT. With Debure’s help, Lemarié focused on Classical texts supported by history, geography, law, literature and travel, like the ten-volume De Bry, the Encyclopédie, Greek Aldines in red morocco, Aldrovandi complete and a clutch of English authors and presses. A good copy; a near contemporary owner had the prices and marginal manuscript notes washed (legible with a UV light). Bookplate of Dr. Simon of Marseille.
¶Peignot, Répertoire bibliographique universel 109 “Very beautiful library; there are copies on large paper” (tr.).
Price: $3,200.00