Plutarch — Le Plutarque de L&Apos;Enfance

Lyon, Buynard; Bruyset, 1816. Leather. An uncommon leather bound work in which the anecdotes and maxims of Plutarch are used as a springboard for discussions of famous people of antiquity. Published in French. An interesting, leather bound work in which the anecdotes and maxims of Plutarch are used as springboard to discuss famous people of antiquity. Published in French, with ten plates, collated and complete. Arranged alphabetically, the work offers brief biographical sketches of important figures from antiquity by drawing on the writings of Plutarch. With a prize bookplate to the front pastedown. In a full tree calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Lightly rubbed to the boards, a little more so to the joints and the spine. Lightly bumped at the extremities. The rear hinge is starting, but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with the occasional spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not stated. Very Good .