The Southern Discovery By A Flying Man, Or The French Daedalus, Rétif De La Bretonne, 1781
Artist: Restif De La Bretonne
Restif de la Bretonne, *The Southern Discovery by a Flying Man, or the French Daedalus*, 1781
This rare first edition is illustrated with 20 engravings and two frontispieces, all in fine condition.
This famous work is an allegory in which a flying man travels to distant lands and discovers various societies whose inhabitants are extravagant—lion-men, pig-men, snake-men, and so on.Despite its poetic and fanciful nature, the work contains a philosophical message at a time when the entire world was being explored.
This work, two volumes in one, in 12° format, is in a period binding of half calf with leather corners; note the damaged caps, a cracked spine, and small losses.
This rare first edition is illustrated with 20 engravings and two frontispieces, all in fine condition.
This famous work is an allegory in which a flying man travels to distant lands and discovers various societies whose inhabitants are extravagant—lion-men, pig-men, snake-men, and so on.Despite its poetic and fanciful nature, the work contains a philosophical message at a time when the entire world was being explored.
This work, two volumes in one, in 12° format, is in a period binding of half calf with leather corners; note the damaged caps, a cracked spine, and small losses.
1 700 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Paper
Reference (ID): 1782507
Availability: In stock
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