Plaute / Charles Eisen - Marci Accii Plauti Comoediæ quæ supersunt. - 1759
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Marci Accii Plauti Comoediæ quæ supersunt, illustrated Latin edition by Plaute and Charles Eisen, in three volumes (548, 564 and 558 pages) published in Paris in 1759, with 3 frontispieces and 3 vignettes by Eisen engraved by Lempereur and Aliamet, in very good condition.
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Carefully printed edition on laid paper, illustrated with three frontispieces and three vignettes by Charles Eisen, engraved by Lempereur and Aliamet.
One of the most beautiful editions printed by Barbou, a leading specialist in Latin editions in the second half of the 18th century, for this complete edition of Plautus's comedies.
Complete in three volumes, bound in period full marbled calfskin, with triple gold fillets framing the covers, rounded spines decorated with floral motifs and gold fillets, garnet title and volume pieces, gilt initials, gilt edges, and decorated cuts.
In good condition. Decorative bindings with bright gilding. Fragments of the headband torn away on three volumes. Tiny crack at the hinge of one volume. Hinges and edges rubbed. Interior fresh and clean, few foxmarks. A fine copy.
The comedies of Marcius Accius Plautus that have survived.
Paris, printed by J. Barbou, 1759.
3 volumes in-12 (15.5 x 9cm); 548+ 564 + 558 pages
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We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
Translated by Google TranslateCarefully printed edition on laid paper, illustrated with three frontispieces and three vignettes by Charles Eisen, engraved by Lempereur and Aliamet.
One of the most beautiful editions printed by Barbou, a leading specialist in Latin editions in the second half of the 18th century, for this complete edition of Plautus's comedies.
Complete in three volumes, bound in period full marbled calfskin, with triple gold fillets framing the covers, rounded spines decorated with floral motifs and gold fillets, garnet title and volume pieces, gilt initials, gilt edges, and decorated cuts.
In good condition. Decorative bindings with bright gilding. Fragments of the headband torn away on three volumes. Tiny crack at the hinge of one volume. Hinges and edges rubbed. Interior fresh and clean, few foxmarks. A fine copy.
The comedies of Marcius Accius Plautus that have survived.
Paris, printed by J. Barbou, 1759.
3 volumes in-12 (15.5 x 9cm); 548+ 564 + 558 pages
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Number of Books
3
Subject
Illustrated, Literature, Poetry
Book Title
Marci Accii Plauti Comoediæ quæ supersunt.
Author/ Illustrator
Plaute / Charles Eisen
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1759
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
548
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