Cupid and Psyche: A Mythological Tales, from the Golden Ass of Apuleius
Apuleius; Giovanni Battista Cipriani
From Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
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AbeBooks Seller since 17 September 1998
From Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 17 September 1998
About this Item
Morocco bound edition, with a lovely stipple etching by G. B. Cipriani depicting the marriage of Cupid and Psyche, showing the young couple hidden under a veil (Cupid holding a dove) and being lead by a group of cupids. Giovanni Battista Cipriani (1727 - 1785) arrived in England in 1755; he collaborated on many works with Francesco Bartolozzi. Cipriani also became adept at restoring artworks, including those of Rubens and Varrio; he was later a founding member of the Royal Academy. Royal 8vo, engraved frontispiece, 59pp, all edges gilt. Gilt stamped dark blue morocco, gilt title at spine. Boards with gilt stamped rules and elaborate gilt floral decorations at corners. Corners rubbed; light fox spotting on frontispiece. Seller Inventory # 20501
Bibliographic Details
Title: Cupid and Psyche: A Mythological Tales, from...
Publisher: Printed for J. Wright by W. Bulmer, London
Publication Date: 1801
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very good overall
Edition: Third edition.
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