Batrachomyomachia Graece ad veterum exemplarium fidem recusa: glossa Graeca ; variantibus lectionibus ; versionibus Latinis ; commentariis & indicibus illustrate

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1721 Batrachomyomachia GREEK Homer Iliad Frogs & Mice Isaac Newton One of 204 Batrachomyomachia or Battle of the Frogs and Mice is a parody of Homer s famed Greek epic poem the Iliad . This story follows the tale of a mouse-prince who encounters the legendary Frog King. Originally thought to be written by Homer himself, numerous other figures are considered to be the author of this work, including Pigres of Halicarnassus, Lucian, or even the Queen of Caria. This 1721 Maichael Maittaire edition was printed as part of a very limited print run, one of only 204 copies given to subscribers. Notable names included in the subscriber list include Richard Mead, the Bishop of Winchester, and even Isaac Newton! Item number: #19496 Price: $599 HOMER [attributed] Batrachomyomachia Graece ad veterum exemplarium fidem recusa: glossa Graeca ; variantibus lectionibus ; versionibus Latinis ; commentariis & indicibus illustrate Londini. : Typis Gulielmi Bowyer., M. DCC. XXI. [1721]. Limited edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o xxiv, [92], 75, [5] Provenance: Handwritten Richardi Tucker Language: Greek / Latin / English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~9.25in X 5.5in (23.5cm x 14cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 19496 Photos available upon request. N° de ref. del artículo 19496

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