Les Avantures de Telemaque, Fils d'Ulysse (1755)
Rotterdam: Jean Daniel Beeman & Son, 1755. Hardcover. 1755. 480 pages + 'Small Dictionary Mythological and Geographic, Old & New' in back. Text entirely in French. Originally published in 1699; this edition states it 'conforms to the original manuscript and is enriched with figures.' Frontis, foldout map and eight full-page engravings. Beige boards with brown spine titling. Boards in fair condition for age, showing considerable soiling, toning, some mild chipping and small stained spots. Bumping and warping near corners. Spine shaken, soiled; titling barely legible. Binding a little loose, but holding. All signatures attached. Interior shows heavy toning throughout and liquid staining to bottom edges, near gutter. Fold-out map present, shows creasing and toning. Map last joint has come detached at its hinge and presently laid in. Interior else unmarked and complete. Overall copy in fair to good condition for age. Used: Acceptable. Item #BBS-2002625
Price: $75.00