"From The Library Of Levayer d'Argenson Minister Of Louis XV, "the Gardens" Of The Abbot Of Lille"
A large volume in 8, full speckled calfskin, smooth spine, beautiful thistle-gilded irons, title in red morocco, marbled endpapers with red edges, "Ex Libris du Château des Ormes", property of Louis XV's Minister Levayer d'Argenson, one of the Fathers of Bibliophilia. This beautiful copy "Les Jardins" or the art of embellishing the Landscapes, Poem. By Mr. Abbé De Lille, from the French Academy 2nd edition. In Paris from the Imprimerie of Philippe-Denys Pierres; Ordinary Printer of the King, rue Saint Jacques 1782. Beautiful vignette on the title of Laurent and a beautiful figure outside the text of Cochin engraved by Laurent. Very fresh copy, on beautiful large paper with large margins for this magnificent copy of prestigious provenance...