OVID. Les Métamorphoses... new translation with the Latin text, followed by an analysis of the explanation of the fables, geographical, historical, mythological, and critical notes, by Mr. G. T. Villenave. Paris : F. Gay, Ch. Guestard, 1806-1807. - 4 volumes in-8, eggplant half-calf with corners, cold rolled, spine with false nerves decorated with gilt and cold patterns (period binding). Beautiful edition illustrated with a frontispiece after Le Barbier and 143 plates after Moreau le jeune, Le Barbier, Monsiau and Duvivier. Beautiful copy in a very decorative binding of the period. Spine faded. Scattered foxing.