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Hardcover. Condición: Fair. 2nd Edition. The Satires of Persius Translated into English Verse; with some Occasional Notes; and the Original Text Corrected. The Second Edition; to which is now Prefixed, the Life of the Author. Translation attributed to Thomas Brewster. Published in London for A. Millar. 1751. [24] + 154 pp. 6.5" x 4". 12mo. Hardcover full leather. Possible early rebinding. Overall fair, with front board splitting. Light scuffing to boards and spine. Hinges remain tight and text block remains bound well. Light markings. Includes small publisher's bookseller list at rear. Light markings, along with stamping adjacent to first page of Advertisement. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An early English translation of the works of Persius (34-62 AD), a Roman poet and satirist of Etruscan origin. His works were published following his death, and he reached the height of his popularity in the Middle Ages. A great piece for restoration.