With erotic fore-edge paintings
The Argonautics. Translated, with notes and observations by W. Preston.
London, Stanhope Press, 1811.
12mo. 4 vols. in two. With 4 engr. frontispieces and erotic fore-edge paintings. Contemporary red morocco, spine and covers lavishly gilt. All edges gilt.
€ 3,500.00
New issue of the 1803 first edition. "In laudanda praestantia huius translationis omnes consentiunt" (Hoffmann). With erotic fore-edge paintings showing a couple engaged in various positions.
Hinges professionally repaired; some insignificant browning and brownstaining to both volumes.
References
Cf. Schweiger I, 39. Hoffmann I, 217.
