PLATON, Jean-Nicolas GROU (Trad.)
La République de Platon, ou Dialogue sur la justice
Plato's Republic, or Dialogue on Justice
Chez Belin, Imprimeur-Libraire, rue S. Jacques, près S. Yves, N°.27. |1794|10.1 x 17.3 cm|Relié
Elegant two-volume edition, late 18th century.
Contemporary binding in full brown calf, smooth spine with six compartments decorated with gilt fleurons and friezes, title and volume labels in darker calf, the volume label in neoclassical style, headcaps and board edges decorated with gilt frieze, marbled edges, marbled pastedowns and endpapers. Usual wear to joints, corners slightly bumped, some repairs to boards and scattered foxing.
Two volumes divided into ten Books, composed of gatherings alternating 8 leaves and 4 leaves. Signature error in the second volume at p. 371.
€450