Paris: Marchands de Nouveautes 1821. Leather. Very Good. 6" by 4". None. A nicely bound collection of the songs of Pierre-Jean de Beranger all in their original French. Complete in two volumes.In the original French.A collection of the poetry and songs of Pierre-Jean de Beranger.Beranger was a prolific French chansonnier greatly popular in France during his life. Poems in these volumes include 'La Mere Aveugle' 'Voyage au Pays de Cocagne' 'Adieux de Marie Stuart' 'Les Infidelites de Lisette' and more. Volume II is lacking pages 77 to 80.Ink inscription of C. Nesbit to the title pages. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally smart with some minor rubbing. Light spots to the leather. Spots to the fore edges. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Volume II is lacking pages 77 to 80. Very Good Marchands de Nouveautes hardcover
Paris: Perrotin Editeur 1847. Hardcover. Very Good. The first French edition with 10 new chansons and the first with plates by De Lemud J. Lange MM. Charlet and others. From the Myers' library sold at auction. 1" at tip of Vol. 2 split at spine fold and hinge of I has a small split both quite repairable by binder; else a tight bright and clean set. The beautiful gilt decorated binding with raised bands and dentelles is well worth the restoration expense. Rare. Perrotin Editeur hardcover