[Chaussard, Pierre Jean Baptiste], “Fêtes et courtisanes de la Grèce; supplément aux voyages dAnacharsis et dAnténor...”, Paris, F. Buisson, 1801. FIRST EDITION. COMPLETE in four (4) Volumes. 8vo (21 x 13cm). Including: half-titles, four (4) impressive engraved frontispieces by Michel after Garnerey, a folding plate of constellations, 2 folding tables and 4 plates of engraved music. Chaussard took advantage of the growing European philhellenic audience and the interest in the ancient world stimulated by Barthélemys “Voyage du jeune Anacharsis” and Lantiers “Voyages dAntenor en Grèce” to produce a salacious account of Greek customs and religion. In this sensual work, he stresses issues along the ancient Greek religion, on customs, on festivities, on dance of ancient Greece. His text includes theatrical dialogues from the life of famous courtisans, such as Aspasia, Phryne and Laïs and a narrative on the adventures of poet Sappho of Lesbos. Contemporary full leather: paneled boards in gilt, marbled edges, spines with raised bands & decorations in gilt. Rubbed and lightly worn along joints & spines, occasional light spotting inside. Atabey 226, Contominas 143 (for the 3rd edition), Not in Blackmer.