1704 Ovid Metamorphoses in French Du Ryer Vol 2 Illustrated Antique Book
$ 52.8
Description
1704 Ovid Metamorphoses in French Du Ryer Vol 2 Illustrated Antique Book. Translation: Pierre Du Ryer. The appeal of this copy is strongly visual. Author: Ovid. Date: 1704. Antique condition with substantial age wear. The leather binding is heavily rubbed and worn, with surface losses, exposed areas at corners and board edges, cracking and wear along the spine, and losses at the extremities. Offered here is Tome II only of a 1704 French edition of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, translated by Pierre Du Ryer and printed in Amsterdam by Henry Schelte under the title: Les Metamorphoses d’Ovide, traduites en François par Mr. Du Ryer de l’Académie Françoise, avec des explications à la fin de chaque fable. This compact early 18th-century volume presents Ovid’s classical mythological transformations in French prose, with explanatory notes following the fables. The title page states that this edition was augmented with Le Jugement de Paris and La Metamorphose des Abeilles, and that it is enriched with engraved figures. The appeal of this copy is strongly visual. The volume includes engraved mythological plates at the openings of the books shown, paired with decorative headpieces and handsome early typography. The photographed openings include scenes for Books VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, and XI of the Metamorphoses, giving the book real display value for collectors of Ovid, classical mythology, illustrated literature, and early French translations. Publication details: Title: Les Metamorphoses d’Ovide Author: Ovid Translation: Pierre Du Ryer Volume: Tome II Place: Amsterdam Publisher: Henry Schelte Date: 1704 Language: French Size: 6.5 x 4 x 1.25 inches Binding and physical features: Old full leather binding with gilt-ruled spine compartments and raised bands. Marbled endpapers and red-stained text block edges. Small portable format with strong antiquarian character. Condition: Antique condition with substantial age wear. The leather binding is heavily rubbed and worn, with surface losses, exposed areas at corners and board edges, cracking and wear along the spine, and losses at the extremities. Endpapers and pastedowns show wear and old lifting or loss. Text block remains present and readable, with age toning, spotting, handling marks, and occasional small edge wear typical of a used 17th-century volume. A desirable worn but genuine early copy, especially attractive for its engraved Ovid scenes and 1704 Amsterdam imprint. This volume contains 6 engraved plates. 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.
