six old books are lined up in a row on a white surface
MILLON RIVIERA

Estimate €80 - €100
Description
[CAZIN] LONGUS: The Pastoral Loves of Daphnis and Chloe. Geneva, 1777. In 18°. Full contemporary binding in red morocco. Smooth spine, decorated with gilt metal tools. Triple gilt line framing the covers. Gilt edges. REGNIER (Mathurin): Works. New edition, considerably expanded. London, 1780. 2 volumes in 18°, bound in full fawn calfskin, plain spine richly decorated, with triple gilt lines framing the covers, gilt edges, comprising (2) ff. (half-title and title page) - XII - 178 pp.; (2) ff. (half-title and title page) - 172 pp. Also included: ALGAROTTI (Count). L’Amour Juge ou le Congrès de Cythère. New Year’s gift for the present year At Cythère, and now available in Paris, published by Onfroy, 1783. In 18°, full contemporary calfskin, plain spine with decoration, green morocco title label, triple gilt lines framing the covers, gilt edges. Frontispiece by Queverdo. A parodic work concerning the various ‘forms’ of love in European countries. Also included: LA ROCHEFOUCAULD (Duke of): Maxims and Moral Reflections. Brussels. Published by Lemaire, bookseller, 1782. In 18°. Full contemporary binding in marbled calfskin. Smooth spine, decorated with gilt metal tools. Triple gilt line framing the covers. Gilt edges. Also included: PARNY (Chevalier de): Opuscules. Third corrected and expanded edition. London, 1781. In 18°. Full contemporary binding in marbled calfskin. Smooth spine, decorated with gilt metal tools. Triple gilt rule framing the covers. Gilt edges. A copy showing some wear. Included: BOUFFLERS (Chevalier de): Works. London, 1782. In 18°. Contemporary full binding in marbled calfskin. Smooth spine, decorated with gilt tools. Triple gilt line framing the covers. Gilt edges. A copy showing some wear.
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About the sale Bibliophilia – A fine selection of antique and modern books
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 1:00 PM
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