1704 Ovid Metamorphoses in French, Du Ryer, Engraved Plates, Vol 1
$ 79.2
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1704 Ovid Metamorphoses in French, Du Ryer, Engraved Plates, Vol 1. Published in Amsterdam by Henry Schelte, dated M.DCC.IV. Binding shows rubbing, scuffing, edge wear, chipped spine ends/corners, and surface losses to the leather. Hinges/joints show age and wear but the book presents well on the shelf. 1704 French edition of Ovid’s Les Metamorphoses d’Ovide, translated into French by Pierre Du Ryer of the Académie Française, with explanations at the end of each fable. Published in Amsterdam by Henry Schelte, dated M.DCC.IV. This is Tome I only. The volume is enriched with five copper-engraved illustrations (“figures en taille douce”), including the illustrated opening for Livre Premier. A handsome small-format classical mythology volume, with the Du Ryer translation, the Jugement de Pâris, and the Métamorphose des Abeilles noted on the title page. Bound in period mottled calf with gilt spine decoration, red title label, volume label “I,” marbled endpapers, and red-stained page edges. Measures approximately 6.5 x 4 x 1 inches. Condition: Tome I only. Binding shows rubbing, scuffing, edge wear, chipped spine ends/corners, and surface losses to the leather. Hinges/joints show age and wear but the book presents well on the shelf. Interior has age toning, scattered foxing/spotting, and some staining/handling marks, especially around the title and endpapers. Engraved plates remain attractive. All books we sell are original copies, we do not sell reproductions. Free shipping, free no questions asked 30 day returns (within USA), eBay Global Shipping Program to other countries.
