Bidspirit auction | Pierre Chompré

Pierre Chompré - Diccionario da Fábula - Pierre Chompré. Published in Paris by the renowned Garnier Brothers bookstore, this Dictionary of Fables is an essential reference work for the study of mythology, literary allegories, and the classical world. The copy, of practical format (13 x 9 cm) and comprising 399 pages of text, plus [vi] index pages, is bound in an elegant period full leather binding, ornamented with gilt details on the spine. Its condition is very good, highlighted by a provenance note signed by a former collector/seller, dated ”Porto, 14/10/1994”, which gives the volume a historical record of circulation and esteem. It is a refined reference piece and of great decorative value for any library dedicated to mythological studies.