$461
Latin and Neo-Latin Poetry, English Translations. The Adventures of Catullus and History of his Amours with Lesbia. Intermixt with Translations of his Choicest Poems , London: for J. Chantry, 1707, 12mo, first English edition of Jean de La Chapelle's Les Amours de Catulle , engraved frontispiece, contemporary boards, slight worming in first few signatures, toning, front joint starting, 6 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. [and] Johannes Secundus's (1511-1536) Basia [...] or the Kisses , London: for Henry Lintot, 1731, 12mo, translated by George Ogle, Elijah Fenton (1683-1730) and Edward Ward, portrait frontispiece of Secundus opposite the title, collates in accordance with the ESTC, with the engraved vignette in the second title present, contemporary sheepskin, slightly dry, 6 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (2)
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-05-31
