Plutarch — The Lives of Illustrious Men — translation by Dominique Ricard — 20 chisel engravings by Leroux — Furne & compagnie — 1838.
Paris, Furne, 1838. 2 large volumes in-8° (16 x 26 cm.). 615 dpi. + 9 engravings ht under serpentes & 620 pp. + 11 ht engravings under serpentes (engravings by Leroux). 5 of the engravings have yellowed. Text in two columns. Half brown shagreen binding with contemporary corners . Smooth backs adorned with fine romantic gilding. Golden titles. Caps and corners lightly rubbed. Small knocks on two corners. Interior good, despite rare foxing (see photos above).
Weight: 2.5 kg.
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