LONGUS (2nd or 3rd century AD). The Pastoral Loves... Lot 38

LONGUS (2nd or 3rd century AD). The Pastoral Loves of Daphnis and Chloe, translated from the Greek of Longus by Amyot. Paris: Imprimerie de Didot l'aîné, an VIII (1800). Copy La Bédoyère, on large paper and bound by Thouvenin, of this famous edition with its rich neoclassical illustration. Cohen-de Ricci 656. In-4 (312 x 232 mm). 9 compositions engraved on copper by Roger, Godfroy, Marais and Massard after Prudhon and Baron Gérard (a few postponements, scattered stitches). Copy on wove paper, with figures before the letter. Bound in Joseph Thouvenin's time, in long grain duck blue morocco, gilt fillet on the covers, spine ribbed, marbled endpapers, gilt edges (insulated spine, minimal accident at one corner of the top cover). Case. Provenance : Henri Huchet, Count de La Bédoyère (1782-1862) (ex-libris Catalogue des livres... composing the library of the late M. le Comte H. de La Bédoyère,1862, n° 1357). - (USD 935 - USD 1,402) To bid, please consult the "Auction Information" section.