1729 History of CHINA & Ancient Music Illustrated MAPS

1729 History of CHINA & Ancient Music Illustrated MAPS Chinese Literature French

Throughout the 17th- and 18th-centuries, there was an abundance of French educational societies that were influential both in and outside of France. One of the more remarkable societies was the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, which was best known for its impressive and enormous set of historical articles.

This volume from the first edition of ‘Histoire’ is easily the most desirable from the set. It includes information on the Chinese language and history, Chinese literature, and interesting articles on ancient music and the development of western music. Note the remarkable musical examples and folding engravings including a folding map of the Middle East!

Item number: #10199

Price: $499

Académie des inscriptions & belles-lettres

Histoire de l'Académie royale des inscriptions et belles lettres, avec les mémoires de littérature tirez des régisres de cette Académie, depuis l'année M. DCCXVIII, jusques & compris l'année M. DCCXXV. Tome Cinquième.

Paris, L'imprimerie royale, 1729. First edition.

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages; volume 5

[8], 442, [2], 430

10 engraved plates

Language: French

Binding: Leather; tight & secure

Size: ~10.25in X 8.25in (26cm x 21cm)

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