[ΑΛΚΙΒΙΑΔΗΣ] MERCIER L.-S. & MEISSNER Aug. G., “ALCIBIADE ENFANT, Jeune Homme, Homme Fait et Vieillard”, a Athènes et se trouve à Paris, chez Buisson, 1789. First Edition, 4 parts in 2 volumes in 8vo, Vol. 1: xii,248,[2] + [4],264,[2] / Vol. 2: [4],224,[2] + [4],170. Original edition, illustrated with 4 inset engravings (1 in each part), of the adaptation in French, by Mercier, of the German historical novel by Auguste Gottlieb Meissner, composed of stories and dialogues, which recounts the life of the Athenian orator and general Alcibiades (5th century BC). Contemporary half-sheepskin, red Morocco title label in gilt, black label with golden vol. numbers; carton boards visibly worn. Red spot decorated page edges, clean and tight inside, fresh illustrations. Good copy. Cohen, 696.