Antique Book: Anacreon, Sappho, Bion And Moschus, Hero And Leander

Anacreon, Sappho, Bion and Moschus [followed by] La vigil des fêtes de Vénus [Bound with] Héro et Léandre, poem by the Museum
Two works bound in one large volume :
A Paphos and is in Paris at Le Boucher, 1773 – First edition from Moutonnet de Clairfonds' translation and first printing of the illustration, which includes a frontispiece, 12 headers and 13 culs-de-lampe by Eisen, engraved by Massard and Duclos. Title page in red and black. Cohen cites this work as "one of the most elegantly illustrated books of the eighteenth century". The copy has the particularity of still possessing the protective serpentine of the frontispiece, although period in fine vellum, this one is rarely present.
Bound with :
A Sestos and is to be found in Paris at Le Boucher, work also in first edition. An allegorical frontispiece by Eisen. Title page in red and black.
Very fine copy of these two works, in a pretty contemporary full leather binding, triple gilt borders on the covers, "à la Du Seuil", entirely gilt edges, scuff marks on the covers, notwithstanding a very beautiful binding. Marbled paper endpapers, a small lack of paper on the first endpaper (not serious), gilt lace on the contreplats. Spine finely decorated and double title labels in red morocco, intact. Very pure copy on beautiful vellum paper that has remained very white and free from foxing or soiling.
In-8 large format, 280p, 104p.