M de Florian — Numa Pompilius, Second Roi de Rome

Paris, Didot l'Aine, 1786. First edition. Leather. Volume I of Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian's short tale inspired by the life of Numa Pompilius, the first edition. The first edition of this work. Published in the 'Oeuvres de M de Florias' series. Volume I of two only. In half morocco binding. Complete with half title. In the original French.An undisguised imitation of Fenelon's 'Telemaque,' didactic novel following the life of Numa Pompilius, second king of Rome. By Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian, French poet, novelist, and fabulist.  Rebound in half morocco binding with marbled boards, gilt lettering to spine. Externally sound with shelf wear, rubbing and light marking to boards. Previous owner's ink inscription to title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally very clean throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good .