ISOCRATE Isocratis scripta quae nunc extant omnia per Hieronymum Wolfium Oetingensen, summo labore et diligentia correcta & de integro conversa. Basilae, Oporini, 1558 (at colophon). Strong vol. in-8, 8 ff. - 1033 pp. 3 pp.-1 f.bl., in-8, brown calf, cold fillet on boards, gilt medallion in centre with portrait of king Henry II in cuirass, turned to the right, flanked by 2 laurel stems, surmounted by the inscription Hen.II. R, spine with 5 nerves, doubled, repeated fleurons on the entrenerfs (contemporary binding). Restored corners, some cracking and wear, browning to the first 2 leaves including the title, rubbed medallion. Rare edition of the works of the great Greek orator, given by M.Wolf. Original Greek text with Latin translation opposite. Elegant binding with the medallion of Henry II.
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€1,600 - €2,000
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€1,700
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24%
ISOCRATE
Isocratis scripta quae nunc extant omnia per Hieronymum Wolfium Oetingensen, summo labore et diligentia correcta & de integro conversa.
Basilae, Oporini, 1558 (at colophon).
Strong vol. in-8, 8 ff. - 1033 pp. 3 pp.-1 f.bl., in-8, brown calf, cold fillet on boards, gilt medallion in centre with portrait of king Henry II in cuirass, turned to the right, flanked by 2 laurel stems, surmounted by the inscription Hen.II. R, spine with 5 nerves, doubled, repeated fleurons on the entrenerfs (contemporary binding).
Restored corners, some cracking and wear, browning to the first 2 leaves including the title, rubbed medallion.
Rare edition of the works of the great Greek orator, given by M.Wolf.
Original Greek text with Latin translation opposite.
Elegant binding with the medallion of Henry II.
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