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Maître Paul PASTAUD

1835 - VETTINER (J.-B.) & THEOCRITUS. The Pastoral Poems of Theocri…
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Estimate €30 - €40
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VETTINER (J.-B.) & THEOCRITUS. The Pastoral Poems of Theocritus. Translated in full by Gabriel Soulages. Paris, René Kieffer, 1923. In-4, green long-grain morocco-style sheepskin, smooth spine, gilt title, blind-stamped decoration on the covers (garlands and a central medallion featuring a nymph surrounded by vines), gilt head, cover preserved (René Kieffer). Original woodcuts in the text and full-page illustrations by J.-B. Vettiner. Print run of 500 copies; no. 68 of 450 on tinted vellum. A fine copy (spine sun-faded).
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 4 of 4 – Nos. 1643 to 1970
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Auction time 08/22/2026 at 11:00 AM
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