"from The Decadence Of Letters And Morals" By M. Rigolet De Juvigny, Paris Chez Mérigot 1787

In its sober and elegant binding, in 12 format, in full tinted sheepskin, ribbed spine decorated with golden fillets, tan morocco title, beautiful bookplate belonging to the Crowned Arms of Marquis. “On the Decline of Letters and Morals” from the Greeks and Romans to the present day. By Mr. Rigolet de Juvigny, Honorary Advisor to the Parliament of Metz, of the Academy of Sciences, Arts & Belles-Lettres of Dijon. Dedicated to the King. Second Edition. In Paris at Mérigot le Jeune, Bookseller, Quai des Augustins, at the corner of rue Pavée 1787. From the Imprimeris of Ph. PD. Pierre, first Ordinary Printer of the King, etc...A solid, well-argued text which takes us on a journey through the time of writing and all these mysteries...