HANCARVILLE (Hugues d'). MONUMENS DE LA VIE... - Lot 104 - De Baecque et Associés

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HANCARVILLE (Hugues d'). MONUMENS DE LA VIE... - Lot 104 - De Baecque et Associés
HANCARVILLE (Hugues d'). MONUMENS DE LA VIE PRIVEE DES DOUZE CESARS, according to a series of stones and medals. MONUMENS DU CULTE SECRET DES DAMES ROMAINES pour servir de suite aux Monumens de la vie privée des XII Césars. Rome, no name, 1785/87. 2 volumes bound in 1 volume in-8, porphyry calf, gilt fillets, spine gilt, gilt edges (period binding). "These works denote much erudition in d'Hancarville; but all these engraved stones, medals, etc, are imaginary" (Cohen, 745). The first volume includes 1 title, 1 preface leaf, 24 explanation leaves and 24 plates. (The second title is missing). The second volume includes 1 title, 1 frontispiece, 4 leaves of preface, 24 leaves of explanation and 24 plates. All these licentious figures are engraved in medallions surrounded by rich frames, printed on thick laid paper. Some light soiling but not serious. (Pia, 956 and 958) (Dutel 725 and 732).
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