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

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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.