LOT 459 [FINE BINDINGS] LONGUS
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[FINE BINDINGS] LONGUS les amours pastorales de daphnis et de chloe... Paris: Lamy, 1787. Large 4to, leaf size 320 x 240 mm. Illustrated with 29 plates. Late 19th century binding of full green crushed morocco, elaborately gilt; full scarlet morocco doublures; gold moiré silk endleaves; all edges gilt; by Jules Meyer. Corners and edges lightly scuffed, covers occasionally scuffed, raised bands scuffed; scattered very light foxing to text leaves, a few plates a little toned. Previous owner's inscription on first free leaf now largely rubbed out. Ex-library with book-plate on verso of front free endleaf and call number in pencil on same and on title-page. Still a lovely copy despite these faults. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell, Richmond, Virginia. Deaccessioned by The Virginia House Museum to benefit future preservation, acquisitions, and care of collections.
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