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The Praise of Owls, 1727

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Author: Goddaeus, Conradus
Title: The Praise of Owls. An Oration to the Conscript Fathers, and Patrons of Owls. Written in Latin, by Curtius Jaele
Place Published: London
Publisher:[E. Curll]
Date Published: 1727
Description:

iv, 101 pp. Translated by a Canary bird [i.e., Thomas Foxton]. 16x9.5 cm (6¼x3¾"), later quarter calf, gilt morocco spine label, marbled boards.

Translation into English of a satirical neo-Latin work by a Dutch minister, Conradus Goddaeus (Curtius Jaele), originally published c.1640-50. Scarce; nine institutional copies between WorldCat and ESTC. ESTC N47028.

Condition

Minor wear to binding, light toning, foxing, dampstaining to lower outer corners; very good.

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The Praise of Owls, 1727

Name: The Praise of Owls, 1727
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