Lot 44
  • 44

Banier, Antoine

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description

  • Banier, Antoine
  • La Mythologie et les fables expliquées par l'histoire. Paris, Briasson, 1738-1740.
  • paper
3 volumes in-4 (257 x 188 mm). Maroquin olive, triple filet gras et maigre, dos lisse orné de filets et fleurons, pièces de titre, d'auteur et de tomaison (losangées) de maroquin rouge, tranches dorées (Reliure de l'époque).
Minime brûlure sur le titre du tome I. Quelques brunissures et rousseurs pâles. Dos passé. Petites épidermures et rares trous de vers.

Edition originale du "grand oeuvre" de l'abbé Banier, auteur de la célèbre traduction des Métamorphoses d'Ovide.

Condition

Minime brûlure sur le titre du tome I. Quelques brunissures et rousseurs pâles. Dos passé. Petites épidermures et rares trous de vers.
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