Knight, Richard Payne
An Account of the Remains of the Worship of Priapus
£6,930
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 8 February 2023 at 10:00 GMT
Description
lately existing at Isernia, in the Kingdom of Naples. London: T. Spilsbury, 1786. First edition, 4to, engraved frontispiece, engraved illustrations in text, 11 engraved plates (including extra plate at p.116, often missing), contemporary red morocco gilt, interlocking gilt and rectangular panels on covers, spine gilt, gauffered edges
Footnote
Note: This copy contains the rare unnumbered plate "An Ancient Ex-Voto" (facing p.116), missing from many copies.