May 02, 2005 - Sale 2041

Sale 2041 - Lot 134

Price Realized: $ 546
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
MONTE SOCIO, CARLO [pseud. of Charles Gildon]. The New Metamorphosis; or, Pleasant Transformation of the Golden Ass of Lucius Apuleius of Medaura. Also the Golden Spy; or, Magical Wonders perform'd by Gold in the Courts of Europe, in Love and Politicks, by its Power on the Favourite Ladies in all Ages . . . translated from the Vatican Manuscripts. 10 etched plates by william hogarth. 2 volumes. 12mo, contemporary calf, skilfully rebacked retaining original flat spines attractively gilt with red and green morocco lettering pieces, ends worn; contents browned, apparently lacking half-titles. London: Sam. Briscoe, 1724

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first hogarth edition