SIGNED BINDING VIRGILE DELLILE - Georgiques ... Lot 43

[SIGNED BINDING] VIRGILE [DELLILE] - Georgiques Chez Bleuet à Paris, 1770 - Magnificent copy of this fine original edition of Dellile's translation into French verse, enriched with notes and figures, third edition. 4 figures by Eisen engraved in intaglio. Superb binding by Cuzin in full navy-blue morocco, triple gilt filleting on the boards, 5-rib spine, ornate and flowered boxes, gilt roulette on the head and tail, triple gilt filleting on the edges, gilt edges, roulettes on the flyleaves and marbled paper. Washed example in perfect condition, both inside and out. In-8, 347pp + royal privilege.