1771 French Antique Book: Histoire des Douze Césars — 18th-Century French Edition, Four-Volume Gilt Leather Set

Description

A four-volume 1771 Paris edition of Histoire des Douze Césars by Suetonius, translated into French by Henri Ophellot de La Pause. This 18th-century French edition includes philosophical essays and annotations characteristic of contemporary classical scholarship.

The volumes are bound in traditional leather with gilt floral spine tooling and red title labels. Interiors were printed letterpress; title pages use red-and-black printing with classical decorative engravings. The paper shows natural age toning and a warm patina developed over two and a half centuries.

Dimensions

• Approx. 19 × 13 cm per volume

Condition

• Set complete (4 volumes)
• Leather bindings show age wear and natural patina; spine gilt decoration remains visible
• Interiors exhibit light browning, foxing and general signs of age; pages intact
• Specific condition corresponds to detailed photographs

Additional Details

• Title: Histoire des Douze Césars de Suétone
• Author: Suetonius
• French translator: Henri Ophellot de La Pause
• Publisher: Saillant & Nyon, Paris, 1771
• Printing: 18th-century letterpress; red-and-black title pages; classical engravings