Montesquieu, Charles de Secondat

Le Temple de Gnide, suivi d"Arsace et Isménie. Paris: P. Didot l'aîné, 1796



4to (12 3/8 x 9 1/4 in.; 315 x 236 mm, partially unopened). 7 color-printed engraved plates after Peyron by Chapuy and Lavallée, some finished by hand, half-title, engraved printer's device on title; some scattered marginal foxing. Contemporary, probably original boards, printed paper spine label; extremities rubbed.

Cohen-de Ricci 730

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