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L'Iliade D'Homere
Traduction Nouvelle, Precedee de Reflexions sur Homere, & suivie de Remarques
by M.Bitaube
Paris: Chez Prault, 1780
3 VOLUMES SET
Illustrated with 1 folding copper engraving by Vienghels in the second volume [p.466] representing the shield of Achilles.
Original full-leather bindings with gilt-stamped spines.
Staining to first few pages of Volume I , some toning, bindings worn, some damages to the spines.
Marbled endpapers.
Size 5 by 7 3/4"
text in French
Provenance:
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.
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Reserve: $105.00
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Traduction Nouvelle, Precedee de Reflexions sur Homere, & suivie de Remarques
by M.Bitaube
Paris: Chez Prault, 1780
3 VOLUMES SET
Illustrated with 1 folding copper engraving by Vienghels in the second volume [p.466] representing the shield of Achilles.
Original full-leather bindings with gilt-stamped spines.
Staining to first few pages of Volume I , some toning, bindings worn, some damages to the spines.
Marbled endpapers.
Size 5 by 7 3/4"
text in French
Provenance:
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.
Please see my other auctions
Reserve: $105.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1788 M. Accii Plauti COMOEDIAE 3 VOLUMES AUTORES CLASSICI SERIES ANTIQUE
Estimate $150-$200
Starting Price
$50
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
May 16, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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