Lot n° 163
Estimation :
600 - 800
EUR
[VIRGILE]. Bucolica, Georgica et Aeneis. Londini, Impensis J - Lot 163
[VIRGILE]. Bucolica, Georgica et Aeneis. Londini, Impensis J. et P. Knapton et Gul. Sandby, 1750.
2 volumes in-8° (151 x 223 mm), calf, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, ribbed spines decorated with later red morocco boxes, gilt edges (period binding).
Vignette on the titles, a cul-de-lampe, & 58 engraved plates after BONNEAU & WILSON.
Pl. 57 is erroneously bound in vol. I.
This binding was presented at the BNF exhibition devoted to the Derome family (March 19-April 21, 1990, Pascal Ract-Madoux).
Joint: the invitation card for the exhibition.
Cohen, 1017.
A FINE COPY, THE SPINE COVERED IN RED MOROCCO BY DEROME LE JEUNE CIRCA 1780.
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