Idylles of Theocritus – 1796 | Beautiful Morocco, 19 Engravings | French 2vol

Idylles de Théocrite is a French-language edition of Theocritus’s ancient pastoral works, Idylls. Published in 1796 during the French Revolution, this edition was printed by Didot jeune in Paris and features Jean-Baptiste Gail’s French translation. It includes 19 engraved illustrations and features bright red morocco leather with gilt spine tooling and marbled edges. Truly a remarable.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Idylles de Théocrite traduites en français par J.B. Gail
• Author(s): Theocritus
• Illustrator(s):
• Contributor(s): Jean Baptiste Gail (Translator)
• Publisher: Paris, de l’imprimerie de Didot jeune
• Edition: First French Translation Edition, 1796 (An IV)
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Binding: Bright red morocco leather, gilt spine, marbled boards and page edges
• Size:  5.5 in x 3.5 in (14 cm x 9 cm)
• Collation:
  • Vol 1: 152 pp
  • Vol 2: 170 pp
• Illustrations: 19 engraved illustrations
• Contents Include:
  • Idylles in French
  • Prefaces by Jean-Baptiste Gail

Condition:

Near Fine. The binding is firm with bright gilt and marbled surfaces. Minor rubbing at corners. Internally clean throughout with no foxing or staining.

Why Collect This?

• 1796 Revolutionary-era Paris imprint
• Includes 19 engraved plates

Item Number: # 29034