BOCCACE

New edition in which the drawings by Gravelot, Boucher and Eisen (the majority by Gravelot) were re-engraved by Vidal after the 1757-1761 edition. It is copiously illustrated with an engraved title, 10 frontispieces and 10 numbered figures per volume, totaling 111 figures. Translation by Sabatier de Castres.
English binding in full glazed old red fine-grained morocco circa 1850 signed B. M. Bromace on each final leaf. Jansenist spine with raised bands. Title, volume number, date and place in 3 compartments. Signs of rubbing. 2 corners slightly bumped. Some pale foxing on an otherwise fresh set. Small fragments missing at head of volumes I and X.
Engraved bookplate featuring a nude woman holding a mirror Stephane D. Winkworth (designed by Nanni Preston).
Attractive edition with charming engravings. Many of a gallant character.

Illustrated edition with first printing of vignettes by Tony Johannot, Baron, Celestin Nanteuil, Grandville, Geoffroy and 32 plates by the same artists.
Half chocolate brown morocco with corners, late 19th century, signed Bertault at the top of the first endpaper. Smooth spine richly decorated with mirror-pattern tools in Romantic style, roulette at head and tail, frame fillets. Separating fillets on boards. Top edge gilt. Covers and spine preserved. Uncut copy with full margins. Paper perfectly fresh, immaculate. Spine slightly sunned. Some traces of rubbing.
Very handsome copy of this rare illustrated Romantic work.