Térence - Les Comédies - 1767-1768

Terence – The Comedies – Dacier – 3 volumes (1767–1768) – Amsterdam/Paris – Frontispiece & engravings – Period bindings

Description

A fine complete set in three volumes of Terence's Comedies, translated and commented by Madame Dacier, a leading figure of classical scholarship in the eighteenth century.
Edition printed in Amsterdam and distributed in Paris (Barbou), dated 1767–1768.
Each volume is presented in an antique full calf binding, with a spine richly ornamented with gold-tooled tooling, and red edges.
The work is illustrated with engravings, including a remarkable allegorical frontispiece at the head of the first volume, as well as several engraved scenes inspired by ancient theatre.

Contents

• Volume I: 1768
• Volume II: 1768
• Volume III: 1767

Text in Latin accompanies the French translation and scholarly commentary.

Condition

• Solid period bindings, with wear and rubbing (heads and corners)
• Interior generally well preserved
• Paper fresh with occasional scattered foxing
• Engravings well preserved
• Overall cohesive and complete

Interest

An emblematic edition of the diffusion of Latin authors in the Enlightenment era, sought after for its typographic elegance and iconography.
A fine decorative and collectible copy.