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De la nature des choses
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Lucrèce, traduction nouvelle, avec des notes, par M. L* G**.
De la nature des choses
Illustrated by: Hubert François Gravelot (French, 1699–1773)
Engraved by: Louis Binet (French, 1744–about 1800)
Author: Titus Lucretius Carus
Publisher: Bleuet (18th century)
Engraved by: Louis Binet (French, 1744–about 1800)
Author: Titus Lucretius Carus
Publisher: Bleuet (18th century)
1768
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with seven etching and engravings
Dimensions
Overall (each vol., depth variable): 22.5 x 15 x 5.3 cm (8 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1484a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Bleuet, 1768
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 664
Description(Paris: Bleuet, 1768) Octavo, two vols.; [v. 1] 194 leaves, plus title and 3 plates; [v. 2] 231 ll., plus 3 pls.; contemporary gilt-stamped mottled brown calf.
Engraved title; literary illustrations.
Engraved title; literary illustrations.
ProvenanceAcquired in 1906 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.