Leconte de Lisle; Eugene Talbot — Oeuvres de Leconte de Lisle; Aristophane

Paris, Alphonse Lemerre, 1884-97. Leather. A group of the translations of Leconte de Lisle with Eugene Talbot's 'Aristophane' in beautiful uniform bindings, new editions. French works in uniform bindings. Six volumes from the translations of Leconte de Lisle, French poet of the Parnassiam movement, known for his poetry and 'A People's history of the French Revolution' as well as others. He also produced a number of theatrical plays, lyrical works, translations, and historical works.Comprising: 'Sophocle' a new edition. With original wraps bound in.'Euripide' new edition. With original wraps bound in. Volume I of two only.'Hesiode' new edition. With original wraps bound in.'Eschyle' new edition. With original wraps bound in.Homere: 'Odyssee' and 'Iliade&apos. Both new editions, with original wraps bound in. Translation of 'Aristophane' by Eugene Talbot, a new edition. In two volumes. Preface by Sully Prudhomme. With original wraps bound in. In uniform half morocco bindings over marbled boards, with five raised bands, gilt tooling and lettering to spine, gilt to top edge. Externally very smart with light rubbing to joints and extremities, back strip gently faded. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright with only a touch of age toning, as usual with the type of paper used. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .