Description
The Odyssey.
6 vols.
(And:)
The Iliad. 6 vols.
Total 12 vols.
by Homer
Paris, Didot; 1787-88
With 50 (2 of which are folded) copperplate engravings.
Original leather bindings with gilt fillets, gilt edges, spines are gilt with title labels
- Cohen-R. 271. -
Manuscript inscription "Ferdinand, Cte. de Zeppelin"on the endpapers in 10 of the 12 vols.
- Richly illustrated edition, translated by Bitaube.
Some wear of bindings, 2 spines with damage to the lower end, good interior
Text in French
Size 3 by 5 1/4"
Reserve: $1,000.00
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6 vols.
(And:)
The Iliad. 6 vols.
Total 12 vols.
by Homer
Paris, Didot; 1787-88
With 50 (2 of which are folded) copperplate engravings.
Original leather bindings with gilt fillets, gilt edges, spines are gilt with title labels
- Cohen-R. 271. -
Manuscript inscription "Ferdinand, Cte. de Zeppelin"on the endpapers in 10 of the 12 vols.
- Richly illustrated edition, translated by Bitaube.
Some wear of bindings, 2 spines with damage to the lower end, good interior
Text in French
Size 3 by 5 1/4"
Reserve: $1,000.00
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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1787 HOMER ILLIAD & ODYSSEY ILLUSTRATED antique FERDINAND ZEPPELIN PROVENANCE
Estimate $1,200-$1,500
Starting Price
$500
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15th-19th Century Antique Books
Jun 04, 2026 3:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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