Les Incas, ou la destruction de l'empire du Pérou
Paris: Lacombe, 1778. 2 volumes, 12mo, pp. xii, 320; 364, [1]; engraved frontispiece, 10 plates by Moreau and Duclos; early 19th century three quarter plum morocco over marbled boards, spines lettered and ruled in gilt; spines faded to brown, extremities rubbed and worn, cracks starting; modern bookplate on front pastedowns, else interior fine. Historical romance of the Incas, told by Marmontel (1723-99), friend and disciple of Voltaire and a prolific, if not talented writer on various topics. First published in Paris by Lacombe the previous year. Sabin 44652 does not note this edition; Brunet VIII, 953, on the first edition: "Les amateurs qui payent ce roman un grand prix méritent d'être condamnés à le lire" i.e. "Any collector who pays a large price for this novel deserves to be forced to read it"). Item #42532
Price: $275.00
