M. T. Cicéron - Oraisons choisies - 1806

CICERO — Selected Orations. The Catilines, and the Books of Old Age and Friendship. Lyon, at Tournachon-Molin, bookseller, 1806. New edition carefully revised and corrected. French translation, with the Latin text on the facing page. 3 volumes in-12 (9.5 × 17 cm). Collation: Volume I: half-title, title, 511 pages. Volume II: half-title, title, 430 pages. Volume III: half-title, title, 474 pages, with the final note “FINIS.” Complete copy in three volumes. Binding: full blond calfskin, ribbed spine with smooth panels adorned with motifs and gilt fleurons, title pieces in brown morocco and volume labels in green morocco, gilded garlands at the edges, speckled edges and bookmarks. Condition: old bindings showing signs of wear. Headcap shaved on Volume I; headcap damaged on Volume III. Joints worn, with tears at the head and tail of Volume III. Boards rubbed, with two small skin losses and leather defects. Edges and corners rubbed. One bookmark torn out. Ownership marks in all three volumes. Interior showing signs of aging. The photographs are an integral part of the description and help assess the copy’s condition.

Estimate:£125.57

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