[Dance Instructions] Becker, W. G.

"Taschenbuch zum geselligen Vergnügen" - Early 19th Century Annual

Leipzig: Johann Friedrich Gleditsch. 1814.

Early 19th century German annual with 11 engraved plates, 6 line engravings, and 8 pages of elegant diagrams illustrating dance figures. The "Tanztouren," with two pages of explanation, show the figures for three Angloise dances and three Ecossaise dances, as well as more complicated Quadrille, Douze, and Seize figures. Original printed boards, hand-colored, with gilt edges and marble slipcase. Slipcase and binding worn, some splitting at corners and joints; foxing; overall in good condition. 376 pp. 4.75 x 3.5 inches (12 x 8.5 cm.) 


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