Excerpt from A Collection of Excessively Rare Books, Letters and Illuminated Manuscripts
Venetiis, apud Aldum, 1503' *the extremely rare first edition OF euripides and very valuable on account of the text. Although in the title page it is said to contain only seventeen plays, it Will be found on inspecting the work that there are eighteen; for at the end of the second part the tragedy of Hercules Furens IS ah nexed: Bindings somewhat rubbed, and slightly worn In the backs, otherwise A fine and tall copy of this desirable specl men from the press of the great Aldus.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This remarkable collection of rare books and manuscripts showcases the breadth of literary history, from medieval illuminated manuscripts to first editions of beloved classics. It includes a 10th-century Confession of Saint Augustine, a 14th-century Cicero manuscript, illuminated Spanish manuscripts, and an Armenian Gospels in a wrought silver binding. Early printed books include a Jenson Press St. Augustine (1475), the first dated edition of Livy from the Press of Wendelin of Spire (1470), and a first Latin Bible printed in Venice (1475). There are first editions of Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Milton, and other literary luminaries, as well as Americana of the utmost rarity, including an unrecorded item of early American poetry. This extraordinary collection is a testament to the power of the written word and the enduring legacy of human creativity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332230365_0
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781332230365
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