CAZOTTE (Jacques). Ollivier, Poëme. A Paris, Pierre Didot l' - Lot 20

CAZOTTE (Jacques). Ollivier, Poëme. A Paris, Pierre Didot l'Aîné, An VI, 1798. 2 volumes in-18 (120x70mm), emerald morocco, triple fillet and large central diamond pattern on covers, ornate ribbed spine, filleted edges, gilt inner lace, gilt edges (Allô). Third edition (the original dates from 1763) of this novel by the author of Le Diable amoureux. It is illustrated with 12 figures by Louis-Philippe Lefèbvre, engraved by Francois Godefroi, here in the edition avant la lettre, characteristic of large papers. A superb copy, perfectly established by Allô. From the libraries of the comte de La Vaulx, baron de Vrecourt (heraldic ex-libris engraved by Colin in 1752) and de Beauvillain (ex-libris). Cohen 213.