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Author: Alembert, Jean le Rond d'
Title: Elémens de Musique Théorique et Pratique, suivant les Principes de M. Rameau, éclairis, développées et simplifiés
Place: Lyon
Publisher: Chez Jean-Marie Bruyset
Date: 1766
Item # : 206206
Sale Number   429
Lot Number   4
Sale Name    
Rare Books & Manuscripts: The Library of Kent Johnson (with additions)
Sale Date   05/27/2010
Price realized   $ 240
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Description:
[4], xxxvi, 236, [4] pp. With 10 folding engraved plates of music. (8vo) 19.1x12 cm. (7½x4¾"), period mottled calf, spine tooled in gilt, raised bands, morocco lettering piece, marbled endpapers. Nouvelle Édition, Revue, corrigée & considérablement augmentée.
Important study of music theory by the French mathematician, mechanician, physicist and philosopher, and also co-editor with Denis Diderot of the Encyclopédie.
Condition:
Minor wear to covers; marginal dampstains to plates at rear, else very good or better.
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