THE "PETITS POETES" OF 18TH-CENTURY FRANCE, IN 12 HANDSOMELY BOUND VOLUMES

(FRENCH LITERATURE) VADE, Joseph; BERTIN, Antoine, et al. Petits Poètes du XVIIIe Siècle [series title]. Paris: A. Quantin, 1879-86. Twelve volumes. Octavo, early 20th-century three-quarter blue morocco gilt, raised bands, top edge gilt, uncut. $2400.

Lovely limited edition of the "Petits Poetes" of 18th century France, each volume with an engraved portrait and vignette by Gaujean, Lalauze or Milius, handsomely bound by Whitman Bennett of New York.

Each volume contains a biographical notice by F. Drujon, E. Asse, O. Uzanne, H. Bonhomme, etc. and a portrait and vignette engraved by Gaujean, Lalauze or Milius; with additional vignettes in the style of the 18th century, and facsimiles of autographs in a few volumes. Includes works by Bernis, Bertain, Bonnard, Boufflers, Maillard, Bernard, Gilbert, Gresset, Lattaignant, Malfilâtre, Piron, and Vadé. Complete in 12 volumes. Text in French.

Interiors clean, a few corners gently rubbed, a few spines mildly toned. A near-fine, lovely set.