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Héro et Léandre, poëme de Musée. On y joint la traduction de plusieurs Idylles de Théocrite.
Illustrated by: Charles Eisen (French, 1720–1778)
Engraved by: Antoine Jean Duclos (French, 1742–1795)
Author: Grammaticus Musaeus
Author: Theocritus
Publisher: Louis[?] Le Boucher (French, 18th century)
Engraved by: Antoine Jean Duclos (French, 1742–1795)
Author: Grammaticus Musaeus
Author: Theocritus
Publisher: Louis[?] Le Boucher (French, 18th century)
1774
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with one etching and engraving
Dimensions
Overall: 20.5 x 14.2 x 2 cm (8 1/16 x 5 9/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1493
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
"Sestos," and Paris: Le Boucher, 1774
Catalogue Raisonné
Cohen-de Ricci 742
Description("Sestos," and Paris: Le Boucher, 1774) Octavo; 60 leaves, plus 1 plate; contemporary gilt-stamped half brown calf, yellow paper boards.
Literary illustration.
Literary illustration.
ProvenanceVincenot, "Libraire à Nancy" (contemporary bookseller's label); acquired in 1911 by William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.