"Very Fine Copy In Blond Calf: Rollin's Ancient History 14 Voi. In12, Paris 1752/58 "
Rare in this condition, the great classic by "Rollin" so renowned in the 18th century in 14 volumes in 12 in blond glazed calf, triple gilt fillets on the covers, corners in panache, spines decorated with beautiful gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in red and black morocco, marbled guards and edges. "Ancient History of the Egyptians, the Cartaginians, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Medes and the Persians, the Macedonians, the Greeks. By Mr. Rollin, former Rector of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence at the Collège Royal, & Associate at the Académie Royale des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres. New edition. In Paris, Chez les Frères Estienne, rue Saint-Jacques, à la Vertu. M. DCC. LVIII. (1758/52) and Widow Etienne