OVIDE. Les Métamorphoses. Paris, Pissot..., 1767-1771. 4 vol - Lot 18

OVIDE. Les Métamorphoses. Paris, Pissot..., 1767-1771. 4 volumes in-4, marbled calf, chain on covers, decorated smooth spines, gilt edges (period binding). Cohen, 769 /// I. (2f.)-CX-(1f.)-264. Engraved title. Engraved dedication (2f.)-47 plates / II. (2f.)- V to VIII-355. 33 plates / III (2f.)-V to VIII-360. 37 pl. / IV. (2f.)-367-8. 23 pl. Bilingual edition with translation by Abbé Banier. A frontispiece, 3 dedication pages, 4 title finials, 30 vignettes, a cul-de-lampe and 140 figures by Boucher, Gravelot, Leprince... engraved by Baquoy, Basan, Binet... Binding a little faded with some rubbing to hinges. Two plates detached, browning and stains on several leaves. A very pleasant copy.