Longus. Pastoralium de Daphnide et Chloë, Libri Quatuor. Graece et Latine [...]. Editio nova. With gest. Frontispiece and 29 copper plates by Audran, and 41 gest. Vignettes by Fokke, 8 by Eisen and Cochin. Paris, 1754. 4°. 175 S. Leather binding d.Z. with gilt spine label, floral spine gilt, triple cover fillets, gilt inner edge borders and gilt edges on three sides. In later marbled slipcase (capitals and joints with minor rubbing, minor spotting). Cohen/R. 652f. - Sander 1225. - "And not only then, but as long as they lived, they led a pastoral life, worshipped the gods, the nymphs, Pan, Eros, raised large flocks of sheep and goats, and knew no sweeter food than fruit and milk." (Longos: Daphnide et Chloë). - Provenance: Engraved bookplate Geoffrey D Hobson on endpaper. Handwritten note Peter Spencer on front free endpaper. - Scattered foxing and minimal browning along edges.