Ovide - Les métamorphoses d'Ovide [Très rare éd. Lyonnaise illustrée] - 1684

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Author/Illustrator: Ovide; Title: Les métamorphoses d'Ovide [Très rare éd. Lyonnaise illustrée], illustrated edition in French, 984 pages, bound in full calf, 1684, published by chez Claude Galbit, Lyon, state: reasonable.

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OVIDE.

Ovid's Metamorphoses, translated into French by P. du Ryer.
With explanations about all the fables.

1684, at Claude Galbit's, Lyon.
One large volume in-8, bound, of 984 pages, from the period, full calf binding, spine with five nerves decorated with panels, fillets, friezes, fleurons, and title, stamped in gold.
Acceptable condition, two flaws: one at the top of the back, the other at the bottom, with rubbing. The interior is acceptable, with a trace of oxidation at the top of the page joint, present on a third of the book, but without affecting the text.

An engraved title, as well as numerous engravings on steel, along with many lamp bases, initial letters, and banners engraved on wood.

Very rare Lyonnaise edition in French, richly illustrated.

OVIDE.

Ovid's Metamorphoses, translated into French by P. du Ryer.
With explanations about all the fables.

1684, at Claude Galbit's, Lyon.
One large volume in-8, bound, of 984 pages, from the period, full calf binding, spine with five nerves decorated with panels, fillets, friezes, fleurons, and title, stamped in gold.
Acceptable condition, two flaws: one at the top of the back, the other at the bottom, with rubbing. The interior is acceptable, with a trace of oxidation at the top of the page joint, present on a third of the book, but without affecting the text.

An engraved title, as well as numerous engravings on steel, along with many lamp bases, initial letters, and banners engraved on wood.

Very rare Lyonnaise edition in French, richly illustrated.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book Title
Les métamorphoses d'Ovide [Très rare éd. Lyonnaise illustrée]
Author/ Illustrator
Ovide
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1684
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
No
Publisher
chez Claude Galbit
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
984
FranceVerified
379
Objects sold
98.51%
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