BRÉVAL, Jean-Baptiste. Treatise on the Cello. Op. 42. Paris, - Lot 609

BRÉVAL, Jean-Baptiste. Treatise on the Cello. Op. 42. Paris, Janet et Cotelle, undated [1804]. Size 346. In-4° of 205 pp. engraved, including a full-page cellist. Green half-basane. Long spine decorated with gilt double fillets and daisies, gilt title "Méthode de basse", gilt supra-libris at foot, lemon edges (period binding). First edition of one of the first cello methods. Rare. Copy of Alfred FONCLAUSE, as indicated at the foot of the spine (relative of Claude Joseph Fonclause (1799-1862), one of the most skilful bow makers of his time?) Some foxing, small pale green ink stain on the edge that has formed a small ring at the top of the outer margin of pages 131 to the end, without affecting the engravings. The binding is quite damaged. The interior remains quite fresh.