THÉOCRITE

First edition of the French translation established by Leconte de Lisle.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt and blind fillets, traces of rubbing to joints and edges, small angular lack to head, original wrappers preserved.
Some occasional minor foxing.

Greek edition with Latin translation at foot of page. Fine printing.
Contemporary full glazed calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title-label. Triple fillet frame on boards. Edges gilt. Head slightly worn. Corners slightly bumped.
Good edition, containing the translation by the famous Latinist Daniel Heinsius, who held the chair of belles-lettres at Leiden.