1v; Petronius’s Poem On The Civil War Between Caesar And Pompey; With 2 Epistles. London, 1738
Artist: Pétrone / J. Bouhier
A rare and beautiful copy in full calfskin with a smooth spine adorned with gilt metal fittings, a red morocco title label, red edges, and marbled endpapers, featuring a two-color title label in a period binding in in-4 format. "Poem on the Civil War between Caesar and Pompey"; with two Epistles by Ovid: all translated into French verse, with remarks and conjectures on the poem entitled "Pervigilium Veneris" ; London, published by Charles Hoguel & Company, Bookseller at the Stand. A.D. 1737. Vignette on the title page by B. Picart, 1728. Initial letters and tailpieces in wood engraving. A fine, complete copy with generous margins
340 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Leather
Width: 3 cm
Height: 25 cm
Depth: 21 cm
Reference (ID): 1789112
Availability: In stock
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