Sammlung Antiquarischer Aufsätze [Collection of antiquarian essays]: two books in one
first edition Hardcover
1779 · Leipzig
by Heyne, Christian Gottlob
Leipzig: Weidmann Erben & Reich, 1779. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition of this collection of nine essays. - "In his archaeological treatises and essays, Heyne, who himself openly declares that he does not presume to judge the beauty, style and art of the work, but exclusively consults the learned part..." Lovely antiquarian copy on Classical art and sculpture. Moderate scuffing to boards, bumped corners, discoloration to title, cutaway free paper, minimal foxing, else tight, bright and unmarred. Paper over boards, x, 235, iv, 258 pages, (index), annotations in rear, spine title. (Inventory #: 10960)