Les Oeuvres de Properce — Paris 1655, Antique Full-Leather Book
Item ID: 1089213841637
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Item ID
1089213841637
Description
A French translation of the Roman poet Propertius, titled Les Oeuvres de Properce, published in Paris in 1655. Early full-leather binding with classical gilt tooling on the spine. Woodcut decorative vignettes and ornamental initials appear throughout; paper and typography display the character of early European printing.
Condition
- Cover shows considerable wear from age.
- Leather loss and cracking at the top of the spine.
- Pages with natural browning and old marks.
- Overall signs of long-term preservation; please consider condition carefully.
Additional Details
- Title as printed: Les Oeuvres de Properce.
- Publication: Paris, 1655; approximately 370 years old.
- Binding: full leather with gilt spine decoration.
- Interior includes woodcut basket motifs and decorated initials.
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