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2129 - LONGUS. Les Amours pastorales de Daphnis et Chloé. S.l., s.n…
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Estimate CHF 200 - CHF 300
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LONGUS. Les Amours pastorales de Daphnis et Chloé. S.l., s.n. [Paris, Coustelier], 1745. In-8° bound in full red morocco, smooth spine decorated with gilt, wide and rich gilt lace with foliate motifs framing the covers, gilt edges (Binding of the period). [6] ff, 159 pp, XX. With frontispiece and 29 engraved plates. Reprint of the famous 1718 edition, the engraved frontispiece of which still bears the date, but which is still recognisable by Cochin's 4 culs-de-lampe engraved especially for this edition. The illustration includes the plate known as the "petits pieds", attributed to the comte de Caylus. A charming copy, the pages of one section browned. Ex-libris of Delaulnaye and Hubert Thierry Good condition Binding: Spine unstained with marked creases Corners slightly dulled Joints slightly marked by handling (like slightly rubbed) Good condition of headpieces Inside pages: Good general condition Scattered light traces of oxidation in the margins The 8 leaves of book K are faded
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Auction time 06/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
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