Belisaire
by MARMONTEL, [Jean François]
- Used
- Condition
- very good(+)
- Seller
-
New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Paris: Chez Merlin, 1767. hardcover. very good(+). Frontispiece and 3 plates after designs by Gravelot by Massard, Le Veau, Levasseur et Masquelier. Slim small 8vo, contemporary polished tan calf, ornately gilt spine. Paris: Chez Merlin, 1767. First Edition. Very good(+).<br/><br/> A historical romance based on the Byzantine general Belisarius aroused much controversy in the reign of Louis XV, due to Marmontel's advocacy of freedom of opinion and religious tolerance (it was condemned by the Sorbonne). Cohen-de Ricci. Contemporary armorial bookplate on inside front cover.<br/><br/>
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Details
- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 294756
- Title
- Belisaire
- Author
- MARMONTEL, [Jean François]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - very good(+)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Chez Merlin
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1767
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Argosy Book Store
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New York, New York
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