Description
Terentius
Lugduni; 1560
Excellent original commented edition of the Comedies of Terence,
produced by Pierre Davantes, known as Antesignanus,
a 16th century French humanist and musician
Six comedies of Terence, the famous Roman playwright, which influenced Moliere and others authors
It is divided into three parts, corresponding to the three types of comments that Davantes made on Terence:
grammatical, historical and critical
Size 5 1/2 by 8 1/4"
22 lvs, 850 pp
Binding is late, from 19th century
Some foxing, occasional dampstains
Text in Latin
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1560 COMEDIES of TERENCE COMMENTARY by Pierre Davantes Antesignanus antique 16c
Estimate $550-$700
Starting Price
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
May 23, 2026 1:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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