OVID. Les Métamorphoses... new translation with... Lot 75

OVID. Les Métamorphoses... new translation with the Latin text, followed by an analysis of the explanation of the fables, geographical, historical, mythological, and critical notes, by Mr. G. T. Villenave. Paris : F. Gay, Ch. Guestard, 1806-1807. - 4 volumes in-8, eggplant half-calf with corners, cold rolled, spine with false nerves decorated with gilt and cold patterns (period binding). Beautiful edition illustrated with a frontispiece after Le Barbier and 143 plates after Moreau le jeune, Le Barbier, Monsiau and Duvivier. Beautiful copy in a very decorative binding of the period. Spine faded. Scattered foxing.