rare 1796 French Novella de Tressan w/ 4 splendid miniature engravings
rare 1796 French Novella de Tressan w/ 4 splendid miniature engravings rare 1796 French Novella de Tressan w/ 4 splendid miniature engravings rare 1796 French Novella de Tressan w/ 4 splendid miniature engravings rare 1796 French Novella de Tressan w/ 4 splendid miniature engravings
$ 98.00

(French publications, Religious Works, Knights, Chivalry, 18th century publications).

Histoire du Petit Jehan de Saintre et de la Dame des Belles-Cousines, by M. de Tressan.
Published 1796, Paris by DuFart.

135 pages. Text in French. Contains 4 splendid small / miniature copper engravings, well nuanced, rich contrasts, executed and printed at the highest levels of the art form. 

Retaining the original publisher's colored marbled paper wrappers, with remnants of lettering for the original spine paper title label, intended as a temporary binding at the time. Rare 18th century survival.

Nice antiquarian condition, covers a bit rubbed and scuffed, corners with small curling, still sound, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos and/ or video for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique item survives.

Binding remains clean, tight, and sound. Some minor spotting or foxing throughout. Engravings still clean and pleasing. 

Pleasing little 18th century French rare book.

Book Measures c. 6"H x 3 3/4"W.

[B14822-BR1224].