Lot 08033

Horace, Desprez Louis (ed.), “Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera. Interpretatione et notis illustravit Ludovicus Desprez… n usum Serenissimi Delphini”, Leonard, Paris, 1691. Volume 1 of the two. 4to, pp. [12], 504. Fine engraved title page. Contemporary full calf. Front cover bearing “Le Duc De Nivernois” in gilt, indicating most probably the library of Philippe Jules Mancini, Duke of Nevers, nephew of Cardinal Mazarin. Extensive external restorations, rebacked keeping the original covers, very light and occasional restorations inside. First Delphine edition of Horace, edited by Louis Desprez. Four copies listed in OCLC. Brunet III 318.