first edition hardcover
1822 · Paris
by MAYGRIER, J.P.
Paris: Bechet, 1822. First. hardcover. very good(-). Illustrated with 80 magnificent stipple engraved plates (one double-page) by Forestier and Couche fils after Antoine Chazal (scattered foxing throughout, fairly heavy on several plates, but mostly quite clean; lacks the frontispiece portrait). x, [2 blank], 80, [2] pages. Folio, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards with red spine label (worn); marbled endpapers, uncut edges. Paris: Bechet, 1822-1827. First edition. Text in French. Originally issued in 20 parts with 4 plates in each part. This is Dr. Charles Meigs' copy with his inked name at top of the title page.
(Inventory #: 256668)