Ruth, A Sacred Eclogue; and Tobit, A Poem. With two select moral tales. Translated from the works, and preceded by the life, of M. de. Florian, member of the academies of France, Madrid, and Florence.
London: Vernor and Hood, 1805. Translation by Maxey of works by French poet Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian (1755 - 1794), including Ruth (Paris, 1784) and Tobit. The two moral tales are 'The Spanish Courser' and 'The French Pullet'; also includes a Life of M. de Florian and a Hymn to Friendship.
Small 8vo, engraved frontispiece, [4], 122pp, 2 engraved plates. Printed by C. Whittingham, Dean Street. Fine copy in the original pink paper covers with chipped paper title label at spine. Boards a bit marked, some chips on spine, but still very good. OCLC: 22458617 records 3 copies. Jackson p.292. Good +. Item #22200
Price: $250.00