Description
Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533). Orlando Furioso. Heroic Poem translated by A.-J. Du Pays and illustrated by Gustave Doré. Paris, Librairie Hachette et Cie. 1879.
First French edition with Doré's engravings
Rare deluxe edition, limited to only 40 numbered copies on Whitman paper. This is copy no. 1. A valuable work for collectors, illustrated with engravings by Gustave Doré, both in-text and full-page plates. Literary translation by A.-J. Du Pays. Contemporary half-leather binding with raised bands and gilt titles. Marbled covers and endpapers, gilt top edge. Paper: Whitman paper.
Dimensions
Large Folio (489x340mm)
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Genuine copy, well preserved. Some superficial peeling on the spine.
