The Metamorphosis of Ovid figured
Lyon, Jean de Tournes, 1564
Second illustrated edition of this verse translation, attributed in turn to Charles Fontaine, Jean de Vauzelles and Barthélemy Aneau.
In-8 (162 x 108 mm). Remarkable fine woodcut frames on each page.
COLLATION: a-l8 m4 (without blank m4): (91) ff.
ILLUSTRATION: 178 woodcuts attributed to Bernard Salomon, known as le Petit Bernard
20th CENTURY BINDING. Shagreened calf, long spine, gilt head.
Small marginal tear to restored title; leaves b3, m1, m2 and m3 foxed.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: USTC 54094 -- Brunet, IV, 287; Supplément, II, 116- 117 -- Brun, p. 276 -- Cartier, II, 376 -- Mortimer, French, II, 403
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