[FRANCOIS, NOEL, ed.]

Erotopægnion, sive Priapeia veterum et recentiorum. Veneri jocosæ sacrum.

Paris: C.-F. Patris, 1798. First edition, 12mo, pp. vi, [2], 188; 2 copper-engraved plates; contemporary calf, stamped in gilt, red leather spine label lettered in gilt, a.e.g., covers worn with a 1/2 inch chip at the foot of the spine, glue stains to endpapers and first and last few leaves, hinges starting, still a good, sound copy. "This anthology of priapic verses was edited and published by F.-J. Noel, Inspector of Universities, who was University counsellor and Inspector General of Studies during the government of Napoleon I (c. 1833)" Private Case 672. Brunet IV, 869. Item #21607

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