VIRGIL. The Bucolics, preceded by several Idylls by Theocrit - Lot 218

VIRGIL. The Bucolics, preceded by several Idylls by Theocritus, Bion, and Moschus. Translated into French verse by Firmin Didot. Paris, Firmin Didot, 1806. In-8, red half-maroquin, smooth spine decorated with cross-hatching, interior roulette, gilt edges (contemporary binding). Bilingual edition, printed by Firmin Didot using typefaces engraved and cast by him. The dedication is printed in italic type, known as “English style”: this marks the first use of this type of cursive typeface by the Didots. Scuffing on the headbands and corners.

Estimate:£250.39

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