A manuscript volume of some 57 pages of poems, fables, epigrams and songs, in a few hands

[France], 1815. 1 vols. Sm. 4to. Contemporary sheep, gilt spine. Rubbed, several leaves excised, else a very good copy. 1 vols. Sm. 4to. The volume commences with three full-page pencil sketches and then begins the manuscripts of verses, epigrams, etc. The first part of the volume contains several verses that are addressed to Madame Sophie Arnould, the famous actress and operatic singer. The latter portion appears to be a slightly later hand. Some pieces are dated including a piece entitled “A Ma Mére le 1er Janvier 1811” signed N. V. A. Loiseau which faced a page entitled “Envoi” which is addressed “A Mlle. Loiseau à l'age de 16 ans par Mr. S. Gautier.” (truncated) The verses pertain to many subjects, one a “Vers pour l Portrait de l'Empereur,” another“Air le vin de Bourgogne ” and there is a piece at the back of the volume relating to Waterloo. An excellent collection providing a very interesting view of the France of this time. (Inventory #: 21633)