LONGUS. Les Amours pastorales de Daphnis et de Chloé. Paris, Pierre Didot l'aîné, 1800, in-4, shagreened basane, border of palmettes and gilt fillets, smooth decorated spine, inner lace, jonquille edges (period binding). One of the most beautiful neoclassical illustrated books, printed by Pierre Didot with type engraved and cast by his brother Firmin. First edition of nine hors texte compositions by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (3) and François Gérard (6), engraved on copper by Godefroy, Marais, Massard and Roger. A fine copy on strong vellum paper in an elegant contemporary binding. Some scattered foxing, minor repairs to the spine. Cohen, 656 - Jammes : Les Didot, n°92.