Letters of Abailard and Héloïse, translated on... Lot 45

Letters of Abailard and Héloïse, translated on the manuscripts of the royal library, by F. Oddoul, preceded by a historical essay by M. and Mme Guizot. Illustrated edition by J. Gigoux. Paris, E. Houdaille, 1839. 2 volumes in-8, bound in half-basecloth, spine with very ornate nerves, title and tomaison gilded - [2 ff.], CXCVII, [1 f.], 115 pp, [2 ff. tables], 1 frontispiece, and 21 engravings among which a facsimile of a letter in colors ; [2 ff.], XLVI, [1 f.], 272 pp, [2 ff. tables], 18 engravings. The engravings are printed on China paper and mounted on strong vellum. Some foxing.