Mozart des Dames.

£500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books · No longer available

In this fine example of miniature binding, the refined French woman of the early nineteenth century could find a variety of songs to interpret on well-known melodies. Beautifully illustrated by five engraved plates, this copy also contains fourteen song sheets with tunes composed by composers of the time, such as Louis-Emmanuel Jadin and Antoine Romagnesi. Original printed binding with allegorical figures, matching slipcase with beautiful decorative prints. Engraved title, 156 pp. including 48 with engraved music, [8] pp. calendar for 1827, 5 engraved plates with protection leaf. Grand-Carteret, Les Almanachs français, 1899: "Vers 1820 [...] D'après un catalogue de librairie".

• Binding: Hardcover

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