BINDING: DE RHEIMS, FLORENCE., BERQUIN, ARNAUD. 1747-1791.

Idylles. Paris: Chez Ruault, 1775-6.

BERQUIN, ARNAUD. 1747-1791. Idylles. Paris: Chez Ruault, 1775-6.
2 volumes in one. 12mo (155 x 96mm). Engraved title and 24 full-page illustrations. Crimson morocco gilt by Florence de Rheims, pointille gilt design with acorn and oak motif, gauffered edges, morocco dentelles, edges gilt. Upper joint cracking, scattered foxing.
Provenance: John Roland Abbey (bookplate).

FIRST EDITION, in a magnificent binding by Florence de Rheims, c.1902, marked "Guild of Women Binders" on the free front end leaf. Brunet I:811; Cohen-de-Ricci 139; Ray French 44.