18th-century historical song collection

Description

Historical song collection from the 18th century, published with an introduction, commentary, notes, and index by Émile Raunié. Features etchings by Rousselle and Émile Rivoalen. Complete in 7 volumes, published in Paris by A. Quantin between 1879 and 1884, measuring 12.5 x 18.5 cm. Well-preserved interior, missing the first and seventh volumes. Contains a collection of songs, vaudevilles, sonnets, epigrams, and other satirical and historical verses, formed from the Clairambault de Maurepas collection and other unpublished manuscripts. Numerous etchings present. Printed on vergé paper. A beautiful set.