PIIS (Pierre-Antoine-Augustin de). - Lot 211

PIIS (Pierre-Antoine-Augustin de). Chansons nouvelles. A Paris, Chez Rouquette et Fils, LibrairesÉditeurs, 1891. In-12, red morocco, broad framing of gilt filets and floral garland on covers, fleuron at corners, ornate ribbed spine, gilt edges, slipcase (Gruel). Reprint of the edition published by Defer de Maisonneuve in 1785. One portrait of the author, one plate engraved with the arms of the Comte d'Artois, to whom the work is dedicated, and twelve engraved plates after Le BARBIER; 21 pp. of musical scores in fine. Edition of 300 copies, this one (no. 25) on laid paper. EXEMPLAIRE ENRICHI D'UNE SUITE SUPPLÉMENTAIRE DES ILLUSTRATIONS EN BISTRE, non justifiée. Spine very slightly darkened.