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

by French manuscript verse and songs

$400 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller · No longer available

1 vols. Sm. 4to. Contemporary sheep, gilt spine. Rubbed, several leaves excised, else a very good copy. Item #21633 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

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