Virgil (Translated by J. Delille)
Les Bucoliques de Virgile. Traduits en vers francais, precedees de la vie du poete latin, et accompagnees de remarques sur le texte ; pour completer Les livres de Virgile traduites par J. Delille.
Paris: Giguet et Michaud, 1806. 1st Thus. Hardcover. Edition 1806, in dark blue marbled paper boards, quarter navy or black calf with 5 raised bands and gilt spinal titles. Heavy corner wear, edge wear and some rubbing to marbled paper boards. Both covers fully attached though leather on front hinge has cracked at head and foot of gutter. Notation in ink on second free endpaper "Les Bucoliques De Virgile tradiutes en vers Francais Par Langeac" with previous owner's name on reverse also in ink - both inscriptions appear contemporary to publication. Foxing on most pages, small worn hole through first several pages starting at half title page through to second page of introduction only. Photos available upon request for serious consideration only.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket.
Boomer's Books
Professional sellerBook number: 13963
USD 210.00 [Appr.: EURO 193.75 | £UK 165 | JP¥ 32963]
Keywords: Virgil in French, 19th Century French Translations of Virgil, J. Delille.