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Songs and popular songs of France. First (- Third)...

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Songs and popular songs of France. First (- Third) series - Paris, H.-L. Delloye, 1843-1844. 3 volumes grand in-8; illustrated paperback from the publisher. Complete collection of 84 issues with beautiful illustrations by Daubigny, Meissonier, Trimolet, Steinheil, G. Staal, etc. in first edition. "Admirable publication printed on strong vellum paper, one of the most beautiful of the 19th century. Highly regarded and perhaps compared to the beautiful illustrated books of the 18th century." (Carteret)., scattered freckles. Attractive and rare copy preserved in its elegant illustrated cardboard box from the publisher.