C1890 PEZAY Delia order Bathing DORAT Celia's Doves Engraving

This volume contains two volumes of poetry in one.

Being : Delia Bathing (Zelis Au Bain) by The Marquis de Pezay and Celia's Doves (Les Tourterelles de Zelmis) by Claude Joseph Dorat.

Translated into English by H. G. Keene

Illustrated with the Original Copperplate Engravings after the designs of C. Eisen

Claude Joseph Dorat (December 31, 1734 – April 29, 1780), was a French writer, also known as Le Chevalier Dorat. Condition Report: Leatherbound volume with blue cloth covered boards, gilt title to the spine, marble paper pastedowns and engraved plates. There is some mild wear to the extremities including fading to the spine order and some slight rubbing to the leather. The binding is tight and firm with both covers and all pages securely attached. Internally the pages are generally clean although slightly age-toned with the occasional handling mark and isolated spot. There is a bookplate to the front blank endpaper. Overall: Very Good Indeed