Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1390158845 ISBN 13: 9781390158847
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book by Juvenal is a satirical work consisting of sixteen poems composed during the height of the Roman Empire, under the reign of Domitian, and into the reign of Trajan. The poems address the moral decay, hypocrisy, greed, and political corruption of the period through a series of amusing and often outrageous anecdotes. Juvenal excoriates the wealthy and powerful with lacerating wit and humor, while revealing the depth of social and cultural problems that plagued the Roman world. The authorâs focus is on the moral decay of his time, which he attributes to the loss of traditional Roman values and the influx of foreign customs and ideas. Juvenalâs satire is a valuable historical document that provides a unique glimpse into the social and political landscape of the Roman Empire and has had a lasting influence on Western literature. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1390591425 ISBN 13: 9781390591422
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the vices and excesses of Roman society as witnessed by the satirical poet Juvenal. The author provides a scathing critique of the corruption, greed, and moral decay that pervaded every level of Roman life. Through vivid descriptions and biting wit, the book offers a unique glimpse into the social and political landscape of the Roman Empire. Juvenal's sharp observations on human nature remain relevant today, making this book an enduring and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in satire, history, or the human condition. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 177.
Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 193.
Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1848 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 269 Language: Latin.
Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 445.
Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1805 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 469 Language: Latin.
Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 507.
Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 509.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1390159329 ISBN 13: 9781390159325
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 669.
Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 725.
Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 737.
Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 735.
Año de publicación: 2023
Librería: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 811.
Año de publicación: 2024
Librería: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: Latin. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1848. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages: - 267, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer:: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 267.
Año de publicación: 2024
Librería: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 444, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer:: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 444.
Año de publicación: 2024
Librería: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: Latin. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1805. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages: - 467, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer:: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 467.
Publicado por W Sayes R Clavell, London, 1787
Librería: Victoria Bookshop, BERE ALSTON, DEVON, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Third edition. front board detached. Book.
Publicado por E. Ballard, T. Longman [et al.], Londini, 1794
Librería: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, Estados Unidos de America
8vo, pp. [16], 412, [68]; text in double column; contemporary full calf, gilt paneled spine, red morocco label; joints cracked else good or better.
Publicado por Apud Guilielmum Blaeuw, Amsterdam [i.e. London], 1631
Librería: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. 12mo, [6], 142, [2], 39 pages; G; Bound in early calf with gilt ruling to boards and gilt ornamentation and titling to spine. Rubbing, cracking, and chipping to binding, with the top half of the spine's top panel lacking. Some cracking at hinges. Text block age-toned and slightly foxed. The satires of Persius have a separate titlepage bearing the date 1630. Numerous ownership inscriptions to front free endpaper and title page, some marked out; one inscription in the center of the page has been cut out. A bookplate affixed to the front pastedown has been partially torn away. JR Consignment; shelved Room G. 1345601. Special Collections.
Publicado por (Joseph Bentham for) Gul. Sandby (et. al.), Cantabrigiae (Cambridge): 1763., 1763
Librería: FAMILY ALBUM, Kinzers, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Miembro de asociación: IOBA
Hardcover. Condición: Good. pp. (12), 207 + Fifteen unusual engraved plates. Bound by Cecil & Larkins in full English calf. Boards detached. An extremely fine copy internally. SCARCE. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! SMALL BOX 5 Language: eng.
Publicado por ex officina Jacobi Tonson & Johannis Watts, Londini, 1716
Librería: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, Estados Unidos de America
12mo, pp. [46], 126, [154]; title page printed in red and black; engraved frontispiece, woodcut initials and ornaments; full contemporary speckled calf, spine in 5 compartments, brown morocco label in 1, sprinkled edges; upper joint starting, extremities lightly rubbed; good and sound.
Publicado por Charles Whittingham, at the Chiswick Press, London: 1845., 1845
Librería: FAMILY ALBUM, Kinzers, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Miembro de asociación: IOBA
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 4to. [272 x 215 mm.] (192p.). Each page framed in a red printed floral border. All edges gold. Riviere binding of calf is worn and now needs re-backing. ** Eton Prize Book (Swann, 1850). Decimus Juniu s Juvenalis (Circa: 55 - 130 A.D.) was one of the greatest of Roman satirists. Born in Aquinum, Italy, he served in Britain and in Egypt as tribune in the army. He is best known for sixteen splendid s atires in verse, dealing with life in the Roman era under Domitian and his successors. He affected the attitudes an angry Stoic moralist. He exposed unnatural vices; anguished over the misery of pover ty; fooled with the precarious life of courtiers and status-seekers; and condemned the extravagance of the ruling classes. His works are often bound with those of Aulus Persius Flaccus (34?62 A.D.), a nother Roman satirical poet who was greatly attached to the Stoic philosopher Lucius Annaeus Cornutus. His writings (only six short satires), exposed to censure the corruption and folly of contemporar y Roman life, contrasting it with the ideals of the Stoics and of earlier Rome. The text of this edition is quite beautifuly printed. W112 Language: eng.
Publicado por Jacobi Tonson & Johannis Watts, Londini, 1716
Librería: YattonBookShop PBFA, Bristol, Reino Unido
Miembro de asociación: PBFA
Hardcover. Condición: Good. Brown leather boards with gilt lettering to spine. Boards are generally in good order, just some expected shelfwear. Corners are bumped, edges are worn. Spine is in five compartments with red gilt spine label. Spine is rather age darkened, and has a vertical crease. Rather dusty. Front inner hinge is cracked, but holding. Title page printed in red and black. Engraved frontispiece. Woodcut initials and ornaments. Additional photos are available upon request. Text in Latin. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 253g. All our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 033162:15(6c)) Size: 16mo - over 53/4" - 63/4" tall 253 G. Book.
Publicado por S. Ballard, R. Ware, J. & P. Knapton, S. Birt, T. Longman (.), London, 1750
Librería: AixLibris Antiquariat Klaus Schymiczek, Aachen, Alemania
Miembro de asociación: BOEV
8°. Editio octava, prioribus multo correctior - die Edition von Louis Desprez erschien erstmals 1684 in Paris., 8 Bll., 412 S., 34 Bll. Lederband der Zeit auf 5 Bünden, mit Rückenschild und Stehkantenvergoldung. Sprache: Latein, Einband etwas berieben, bestoßen und beschabt; winzige Fehlstelle am oberen Kapital; vorderes Rückengelenk über die gesamte Länge angeplatzt, aber stabil; hinteres Rückengelenk am oberen Kapital ca 2 cm angeplatzt; Deckelkanten mit wenigen winzigen Bezugsfehlstellen; Stehkantenvergoldung teils abgerieben; Vorsätze leimschattig sowie etwas stockfleckig und gebräunt; Textblätter vereinzelt gering stockfleckig; einige Bll. mit größerem, sehr schwachen Wasserfleck am Fuß; vorderer Innendeckel mit Spuren eines entfernten Exlibris (etwas Bezugspapierverlust). Ursprünglich für den Gebrauch von Louis de Bourbon, Dauphin de France (1661-1711) bestimmte Bearbeitung der Satiren von Decimus Junius Juvenalis und Aulus Persius Flaccus. Graesse III, 520.
Librería: Centralantikvariatet, Stockholm, Suecia
Condición: Good. JUVENALIS, Decimus Junius & PERSIUS FLACCUS, Aulus. Junii Juvenalis et Auli Persii Flacci satyrae ex doct: viror: emendatione. Amsterdam, Guilj. Janss: Caestium, 1624. 24mo. Engr. title,+ 3-116 pp. Full vellum from mid 18th-century, richly gilt spine with blue coloured title compartment, boards with blue ink lines. Owner?s signature of Augustus Dashwood on front fly-leaf, and bookplate of Nils Fries. Schweiger p. 511, gives the imprint 1634, but not 1624. Hardcover / Hardback.
Publicado por R. Clavel, J. Sprint, J. Nicholson, 1699
Librería: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 1699 Juvenal Persius SATIRES Stoic Philosophy ROME Desprez + London Commentary Many commit the same crime with a very different result. One bears a cross for his crime; another a crown. Juvenal, The Satires A rare 1699 printing of The Satires of both Juvenal and Persius printed by Clavel. This collection of satirical poetry was written in the late 1st and 2nd centuries and discuss society, social norms, irony, each of these providing insight to the morals and values of Roman life at the time. Juvenal outlines many of the concerns he has with Roman citizens including unfaithfulness and greed; issues he recognized as downfalls to society. This scarce, late 17th-century edition includes annotations throughout by a rhetoric scholar Ludovicus Prateus, or Louis Desprez. This annotated commentary is printed in double-columns at the bottom of each page, with the text of the satires at the top. Item number: #8716 Price: $499 JUVENALIS, (Decimus Junius) D. Junii Juvenalis et A. Persii Flacci Satyræ / Jussu christianissimi regis, in usum Serenissimi Delphini. Londoni: Impensis R. Clavel, J. Sprint, J. Nicholson, 1699. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o [16], 412, [68] Provenance: Handwritten o The Earl of Portsmouth Earl of Portsmouth is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1743 for John Wallop, 1st Viscount Lymington, who had previously represented Hampshire in the House of Commons. Language: Latin Binding: Leather; tight & secure Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 13cm) 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! 8716 Photos available upon request.
Librería: Centralantikvariatet, Stockholm, Suecia
Condición: Very Good. Amsterdam, apud Henricum Wetstenius, 1684. 8vo. Engr. extra title,+ (46),+ 525,+ (91),+ (2, blanks),+ 112,+ (18) pp. Title printed in red and black. Some foxing and and a few marginal ink annotations. Fine 19th-century full calf, spine richly gilt with raised bands and red label, boards with gilt frames, red edges. From the Huth library with its oval book plate ?Ex museum Huthii? and from the library of Bengt Lassen. OCLC 905428909. Schweiger p. 511. The Roman satirists Juvenal (c. 60-140) and Persius (34-64) are often published together. Of the stoic Persius is only a small collection of 6 satires preserved and he is considered difficult to read. Published here is also the so called ?Sulpiciae fabella?, a satire of uncertain date, ascribed to the poetess Sulpiciae who wrote erotic verses in the Flavian period.The Huth library was built by the English merchant banker and prominent bibliophile Henry Huth (1815-78), member of the Philobiblon Society and the Roxburghe Club, and his son the author Alfred Henry Huth (1850-1910), co-founder of the Bibliographical Society. The library was sold through Sotheby's in nine auctions 1911-20 (this copy is listed as number #4129). The books in the Huth library were remarkable ?.for the choice selection of the editions represented, and the beauty of the copies, chiefly bound by Francis Bedford? (De Ricci p. 150). In the present copy there are also traces of the older oval bookplate which Huth removed and replaced with the present one (p. 154). Hardcover / Hardback.
Publicado por apud G. Thurlbourn & J. Woodyer, Cantabrigiae. Prostant venales Londini, apud Gul. Sandby . Cantabrigiae, 1763
Librería: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, Estados Unidos de America
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Small 8vo, pp. [12], 207; title page printed in red and black, 2 engraved portraits and 13 engraved plates all signed "P. S. L. sc"; printer's imprint on p. 229: "Cantabrigiae: typis academicis excudebat Josephus Bentham." A nice copy in contemporary full red goatskin, gilt floral border on cover, gilt-decorated spine in 6 compartments, black gilt-tooled morocco labels in 2; a very nice copy in a handsome binding. This copy with a distinguished American provenance, bearing the engraved armorial bookplates of Edward Everett, the Unitarian clergyman and statesman, and also that of a William Everett, likely related.