*MARIE DE FRANCE. Poésies de Marie de France, Anglo-Norman poet of the 13th century, or collection of lais, fables and other productions of this famous woman. Paris : Marescq, 1832. - 2 volumes in-8, bradel green half paper with corners, smooth spine decorated, gilt head, not trimmed (binding of the time). Beautiful edition of the poems of Marie de France, "published according to the manuscripts of France and England, with a Notice on the life and works of Marie; the translation of her Lais opposite the text, with notes, comments, observations on the uses and customs of the French and English in the 12th and 13th centuries; by B. de Roquefort. The illustration consists of two frontispieces engraved by Godefroy after Chasselat. A very nice copy, very well preserved. Provenance : Bourlon de Rouvre, with ex-libris.
Estimate
€100 - €150
Result
€125
Buyer's premium
25%
*MARIE DE FRANCE.
Poésies de Marie de France, Anglo-Norman poet of the 13th century, or collection of lais, fables and other productions of this famous woman.
Paris : Marescq, 1832. - 2 volumes in-8, bradel green half paper with corners, smooth spine decorated, gilt head, not trimmed (binding of the time).
Beautiful edition of the poems of Marie de France, "published according to the manuscripts of France and England, with a Notice on the life and works of Marie; the translation of her Lais opposite the text, with notes, comments, observations on the uses and customs of the French and English in the 12th and 13th centuries; by B. de Roquefort.
The illustration consists of two frontispieces engraved by Godefroy after Chasselat.
A very nice copy, very well preserved.
Provenance : Bourlon de Rouvre, with ex-libris.
Sale
Friday 4 February 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon
3, rue Favart
75002 Paris