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1st miniature Foulis ed.of Epictetus in Greek

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1st miniature Foulis ed.of Epictetus in Greek

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Description

Heading:
Author: Epictetus
Title: To tou Epiktetou encheiridion. Ex editione Joannis Upton accurate expressum.
Place Published: Glasgow
Publisher:Excudebant Robertus et Andreas Foulis
Date Published: 1751
Description: 95 pp. Text in Greek. Printed on laid paper. 75x49 mm, finely bound in gilt-decorated calf, gilt decorated spine with raised bands..A handsome example of the first miniature Foulis edition of Epictetus solely in Greek; an earlier 1748 duodecimo edition was published in Greek and Latin. The 18th-century miniature editions of Greek classics by the Foulis brothers in Glasgow were highly praised in their day. With early ownership signature on front pastedown. Bondy, 24. Gaskell, 190.

Condition

Interior with toning, top cornertips of first 2 leaves clipped; else near fine.

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1st miniature Foulis ed.of Epictetus in Greek

Name: 1st miniature Foulis ed.of Epictetus in Greek
SKU: 173623015
Price: 425 USD
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