Peter Bichsel   Fine Books

Banier, (Antoine). La mythologie et les fables expliquées par l’histoire. Nouvelle édition. 8 vols. (all published).

8vo. Somewhat later marbled boards, spine with label, gilt. – Paris, Briasson, 1764.

Banier’s main work, first published in 1711, in which he set up his rational, euhemeristic interpretation of Greek mythology. – Title page of vol. I with brown spot and with restored tear. Some spine tops and corners bumped. A clean and valuable complete set in all. – Best.-Nr. 23445