1 / 3
Description
[LITERATURE]
SEDAINE:
The Temptation of Saint Anthony, illustrated with figures and music. Loth’s Potpourri.
London, n.p., 1781.
Small 8vo. Full light morocco binding. Spine with five raised bands, decorated with gilt metal fittings. Triple border of gilt fillets on each cover. Gilt lace edging around the edges of the back cover. Binding signed by Cuzin.
Illustrated with two frontispieces and 16 out-of-text engravings after Borel (some of which are free adaptations) engraved by Elluin, accompanied by 20 pages of engraved music; a rare first edition.
Ex libris from the library of Charles, Count of La Vaulx, Baron of Vrecourt, and Guidon de Gendarmerie.
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale
Bibliophilia – A fine selection of antique and modern books
Auction location
Auction time
10/15/2026 at 1:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like