Jean Adam Serre

Lot 38: 1 vol. Serre J(ean) A(dam). Observations sur

Name: 1 vol. Serre J(ean) A(dam). Observations sur
Brand: Freeman's
SKU: kh6lvzsha0

Est: $300 USD - $500 USDSold:

Freeman'sPhiladelphia, PA, USOctober 19, 2008

Item Overview

Description

1 vol.
Serre, J(ean) A(dam). Observations sur les Principes de l'Harmonie. Geneva: H.A. & J. Goose, 1763. First edition. 8vo, contemp. full gilt-paneled speckled calf, spine richly gilt; rather scuffed, front joint cracked. Some dampstaining to bottom fore-edge margins of title & first few signatures.
Serre, Jean Adam (1704-1788). Swiss physicist, chemist, painter and music theorist. "[His] writings on music delt primarily with the methodological aspects of the important theoretical ideas of his day...[His thought] influenced the works of... Rousseau, J.A. Hiller [et al.]" (New Grove, 17: 188).

Artist or Maker

Jean Adam Serre

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Auction Details

Wolman Collection of Classical Scores

Freeman's

October 19, 2008, 12:00 PM EST

2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US

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