Paris, France: Aux Depens de la Compagnie, 1782. Hardcover. Good. 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall. A perfectly serviceable reference copy, bound in a tan vellum over boards, some cracking to front joint, remains of penned lettering to spine, rubbing to, scuffing of tips and edges. Penned notations inside front flap (Raymond F. Boileau, Le Havre from L'Abbe Merio," and on first free endpaper ("6 Oct. 1918 en souvenier xxx Merio// Ch. Aum." Additional penned inscription inside rear flap. Lovely black-and-white engraved heads, tails and initials and a fine publisher device to title page. Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux (1 November 1636 â€“ 13 March 1711), often known simply as Boileau "was a French poet and critic. He did much to reform the prevailing form of French poetry, in the same way that Blaise Pascal did to reform the prose. He was greatly influenced by Horace," according to his Wikipedia entry. He was the fifteenth child of Gilles Boileau and sibling to other famous siblings. When their father died he was left a small fortune and devoted himself largely to reading and writing letters. Frontis matter, 6-360 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bookseller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 357138
Title: Oeuvres de M. Boileau Despreaux
Author: Boileau, Nicholas
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Aux Depens de la Compagnie
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Date Published: 1782
Size: 32mo - over 4" - 5" ta
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Boileau French language
Bookseller catalogs: Antiquarian and Collectible;

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