Vergilius Maro (Publius) Opera, 5 vol., engraved throughout, Brussels, J.L. de Boubers, 1757-65.
Vergilius Maro (Publius) Opera, 5 vol., engraved throughout, one double-page map by Condet, 28 plates or portraits and 54 vignettes by Marco Pitteri, occasional light foxing and browning, contemporary blue morocco, gilt, Wodhull arms to upper covers, spines gilt with red morocco labels (missing 4 volume number leabels), 8vo, Brussels, J.L. de Boubers, 1757-65.
⁂ Superb set with a distinguished provenance. Michael Wodhull's copy with his arms to upper covers, signature and acquisition notes (including costs) to front endpapers of vol.1. Later bookplate of William O'Brien. According to Wodhull's note, dated March 29th 1780, his original purchase price was £2.2s.2d and the cost of binding £1.12s.6d.
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Vergilius Maro (Publius) Opera, 5 vol., engraved throughout, one double-page map by Condet, 28 plates or portraits and 54 vignettes by Marco Pitteri, occasional light foxing and browning, contemporary blue morocco, gilt, Wodhull arms to upper covers, spines gilt with red morocco labels (missing 4 volume number leabels), 8vo, Brussels, J.L. de Boubers, 1757-65.
⁂ Superb set with a distinguished provenance. Michael Wodhull's copy with his arms to upper covers, signature and acquisition notes (including costs) to front endpapers of vol.1. Later bookplate of William O'Brien. According to Wodhull's note, dated March 29th 1780, his original purchase price was £2.2s.2d and the cost of binding £1.12s.6d.