Title: Metamorphoses en Rondeaux imprimez et enriches de figures Author: Ovid Place: Paris Publisher: De L'Imprimerie Royale Date: 1676 Description: [xii], 463 pp. Additional engraved title page and numerous in-text engravings by Le Clerc and Chauveau. (4to) 26.5x21 cm (10½x8¼"), 19th century calf-backed marbled boards, spine gilt. Custom slipcase. First edition with these illustrations. A wonderfully illustrated edition of Ovid's classic work. Considered by many to be among the best work of the French engraver Sebastien Le Clerc. Lot Amendments Condition: Spine ends repaired with leather straps, one spine compartment darkened; lower corner of page 1 torn away with loss of signature mark but no loss of text, old repair to final leaf of text, some light dampstaining, foxing; very good. Item number: 240675
Title: Metamorphoses en Rondeaux imprimez et enriches de figures Author: Ovid Place: Paris Publisher: De L'Imprimerie Royale Date: 1676 Description: [xii], 463 pp. Additional engraved title page and numerous in-text engravings by Le Clerc and Chauveau. (4to) 26.5x21 cm (10½x8¼"), 19th century calf-backed marbled boards, spine gilt. Custom slipcase. First edition with these illustrations. A wonderfully illustrated edition of Ovid's classic work. Considered by many to be among the best work of the French engraver Sebastien Le Clerc. Lot Amendments Condition: Spine ends repaired with leather straps, one spine compartment darkened; lower corner of page 1 torn away with loss of signature mark but no loss of text, old repair to final leaf of text, some light dampstaining, foxing; very good. Item number: 240675
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