The Gardens, A Poem Delille, Jacques Collectibles Room

The Gardens, A Poem. Translated from the French of the Abbe de Lille. By Mrs. Montolieu. The Second Edition. Printed in London by T. Bensley. 1805, 146 pp, 9” x 6”, 8vo, hardcover 3/4 leather. In good condition, with superficial rubbing and wear to exterior. Hinges remain in good condition with minor wear at front and rear and text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia at front. Includes three plates and is possibly missing one other; all plates have been photographed and included above. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce early English translation from the work of Jacques Delille (1738-1815), a French poet, classical translator and writer who spent some years in England during the aftermath of the French Revolution. COLI1805BDFX