Description: Dive into the pastoral romance of "Les Amours Pastorales De Daphnis Et De Chloé" by Longus, in the celebrated French translation by Amyot. This 1800 hardcover edition, published by Pierre Didot the Elder in Paris, offers a glimpse into an era of masterful binding artistry, and classic literature. Pierre Didot was the third generation in the French Didot publishing dynasty. He was renowned for his remarkable craftsmanship, and the impressive condition of this 224 year old book showcases that today. This piece is part of the ornament, petite, precious collection. Printed with the highest quality papers and materials, during the period when Didot was focused on recreating the glorious literary works of Rome & Greece. The book features gilded edges, and marbled covered boards with a leather spine. This antique will immerse you in the vivid narrative of the mythic Greek love story between Daphnis & Chloe, presented in the elegant French language. The book is in fantastic condition for its age. The binding is as enduring as the love between these characters, holding strong and determined to last. The book is free from writing, minus “1800” written in pencil on the title page and an ownership label (Camille Boutet) on the colorful board paper within. The pages have not browned and only show minor discoloration, a testament to the skill and materials that were used in its creation. Some foxing and signs of light moisture exposure are shown in the pages. The spine and webbing are fully intact, but some damage shows in the crease. Corner and edge wear are present, bend marks in the cover, and rubs. The bookmark ribbon is attached, flexible, and only shows slight fraying and some discoloration at the edge. See photographs and zoom in to view the fine details. This is a remarkable find that is sure to be a treasure for any collector of antiquarian masterpieces.
Price: 299 USD
Location: Alpena, Michigan
End Time: 2025-01-25T03:28:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Paris
Language: French
Special Attributes: Bound & Printed by Pierre Didot The Elder, The Ornament, Small Format, Precious Collection, 224 Year Old Antique, Leather Spine, Marble Covered Board, Gilded Top Page Edges
Author: Longus
Publisher: Pierre Didot the Elder
Topic: Romance
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Character Family: Daphnis & Chloe
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1800
