1729 History of CHINA & Ancient Music Illustrated MAPS
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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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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)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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