Les Amours Pastorales De Daphnis Et Chloe; Traduction de Messire J. Amyot editee et corrigee par Paul-Louis Courier
Chelsea: Ashendene Press, 1933. First edition thus. Hardcover. 163 pages. 25.5 x 18.5 cm. Limited edition of 310 copies. Printed in red and black in Ptolemy type. Initials hand-colored in blue by Graily Hewitt, wood-engravings throughout by Gwen Raverat. HORNBY XXXIX. This edition was initially printed in 1931, the ink used was very slow to dry, the sheets packed before the ink dried. When discovered at the binder Hornsby decided to destroy the entire edition. Text in French. Fresh, very bright copy. Orig. vellum-backed green boards, white corner tips, gilt device front cover. Near fine. Item #23659
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