[GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von]. Werther, translated from the - Lot 98

[GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von]. Werther, translated from the German. Charming French edition of Goethe's mythical novel, sought-after for the 2 vignettes drawn and engraved by Daniel Chodowiecki. Maestricht, Jean-Edme Dufour, 1776. 2 vol. in-12, brown marbled half calf, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleurons, double fillets and tomaison, gilt title on red leather, marbled paper boards, light blue edges. Contemporary binding. VIII and 201 pages; 230 pages, 2 title vignettes drawn and engraved by Daniel Chodowiecki, some headbands and tailpieces. Minimal brown spots on boards, very rare spotting not serious, minor lack in corners of two leaves. First edition of Georges Deyverdun's French translation, considered the best, illustrated on the titles with beautiful vignettes drawn and engraved in intaglio by Daniel Chodowiecki (1726-1801). Complete in 2 volumes. Handwritten "Anderson" bookplate dated 1786 on the titles. A pleasant copy.