ELEONORE, or The Happy Person. Second edition. - Lot 42

ELEONORE, or The Happy Person. Second edition. A Paris, Chez les Marchands de nouveautés, An VIII [1800]. In-18, lavalier-glazed calf, framed with gilt fillet and cold roulette on the boards, ornate smooth spine, chased edges, interior roulette and gilt edges, bookplate (Ducastin binding). 178 pp. 5 free figures (two added, one by Marillier engraved by De Ghendt). A sylph grants a young girl the ability to be a man and a woman in turn. She takes advantage of this to have multiple adventures with both sexes. Joints, headpieces and corners slightly rubbed, minimal foxing. Pia, 412; Dutel A-313** Provenances: Galitzin, 546; Gérard Nordmann (Sale II, 188). A delightful copy.