3 Fine Vols. In 12 From Chez J. Barbou. Paris 1759: Marci Acci Plauti Comédiae Quae Supersunt

I would not praise the Maison Barbou, a famous 18th century publisher who printed and bound books with great care, notably the Auteurs Latinistes, whose quality of paper, typography, illustrations and these famous and recognizable beautiful bindings: This exceptional copy in mint condition, full speckled glazed calf, smooth spines decorated with beautiful gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in red morocco, triple gilt fillets on the covers, edges gilded with bright gold, interior lacework, marbled guards. For this remarkable copy in 3 volumes In 12; printed "Parisiis, Typis J. Barbou, via San-Jacobea, sub Signo Ciconiarum, M. DCC. LIX. (1759). Illustrated work for this collection of Plautus's pieces brought together successfully and of high quality, three beautiful frontispiece figures for each complete volume, three beautiful vignettes, a dedication, and headbands;;;; a very beautiful copy for lovers of beautiful Latinist books...