Continental and Illuminations
Les avantures de Télémaque . . . imprimé par l'ordre du roi pour l'education de Monseigneur le Dauphin. Paris, de l'imprimerie de Didot l'aîné, (1783.)
4 vols. in two. 18mo. Contemporary grained red morocco, single gilt dotted fillet, flat spine divided into compartments by dotted lines and lettered in gilt, g.e.
A beautiful edition of this popular text which formed part of the series Collection des auteurs classiques françois et latins, which aimed at educating the Dauphin in classical works. It is one of 450 copies printed on papier vélin and bound in a fine contemporary binding.Signature on fly-leaf of George Daniel (1789-1864), owner of a fine collection of Elizabethan books which were sold at auction over 10 days in 1864 for nearly £16,000. Large armorial book-plate of Syston Park, with monogrammed label of Sir John Thorold.In superb condition.Brunet II, 1215.
Stock Code: CO13160
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