L'Antiquite expliquee et representee en figures

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Paris, F. Delaulne u. a., 1719. Large folio (450 x 290 mm). 5 vols. all leatherbound in 8. Original bindings. First edition. Contemp. full calf: 4 bound on six raised bands with spines completely gilt tooled and double gilt-stamped and 4 bound on seven raised bands with spines completely gilt tooled, inside with original endpapers, 4 with additional marbled endpapers. Important: unusually strong joints and binding for this extremely rare and highly important work of Montfaucon?s landmark work on classical archaeology. A splendid copy from the Lyceum Sachsen East Germany copies, ex-libris Herzöglich Sächsisches Lyceum zu Eisenberg. B. de Montfaucon (1655-1741), a Benedictine monk of the Congregation of Saint-Maur had devoted his life to historical and ecclesiastical scholarship and ranks as the headmaster of Archaeology and Greek paleography. (Printing and the Mind of Man p.175). His work is the first and most comprehensive graphical illustration of the antique world with an influence on all succeeding editions and bibliophile works. A highly important work in its original bindings and for the age exceptional condition. A few minor scratches and age signs on the leather, but inside clean and clear from any mould or other disturbing aging. More pictures on request. Current location of all 8 Books (complete volume first edition)Frankfurt am Main Germany. N° de ref. del artículo 000064

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