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STANLEY, Th. & B. KENNETT.
Historische beschrijving der Grieksche en Oostersche wijsgeeren, behelsende
Historical description of the Greek and Eastern philosophers
translated by Salomon Bor.
Leyden, Pieter van der Aa, 1702
2 parts in 1 volume
Massive folio: about 10 1/2 by 17"
(16), 432, (16); 114, (2) pp.
With engraved titlepiece, 2 engraved title vignettes, 3 engraved headpieces, & 43 full-page engraved portraits
Original half calf with raised bands, decorative gilt spine with red label, uncut.
Spine ends dam., lower end of the spine damaged, corners bumped, dampstain on first 3 leaves.
Otherwise very good interior condition
With portraits of famous Greek philosophers and authors:
Thales, Heraclitus, Pythagoras, Plato, Democritus, Pindarus, Homerus, Euripides, etc.
Text in Dutch
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Historische beschrijving der Grieksche en Oostersche wijsgeeren, behelsende
Historical description of the Greek and Eastern philosophers
translated by Salomon Bor.
Leyden, Pieter van der Aa, 1702
2 parts in 1 volume
Massive folio: about 10 1/2 by 17"
(16), 432, (16); 114, (2) pp.
With engraved titlepiece, 2 engraved title vignettes, 3 engraved headpieces, & 43 full-page engraved portraits
Original half calf with raised bands, decorative gilt spine with red label, uncut.
Spine ends dam., lower end of the spine damaged, corners bumped, dampstain on first 3 leaves.
Otherwise very good interior condition
With portraits of famous Greek philosophers and authors:
Thales, Heraclitus, Pythagoras, Plato, Democritus, Pindarus, Homerus, Euripides, etc.
Text in Dutch
--------------------------------------
Please see my other auctions
Reserve: $350.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1744 NATURAL HISTORY of the POLYPES ILLUSTRATED w/ 22 engraved plates ANTIQUE
Estimate $400-$500
Starting Price
$170
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
May 16, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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