An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions of the Greek and

Thomas Frognall Dibdin

ISBN 10: 0366967916 / ISBN 13: 9780366967919

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive study of rare and valuable editions of Greek and Latin classics, from the invention of the printing press to the present day. It provides a detailed overview of the history of classical scholarship, from the early days of printing to the development of modern critical methods. The author discusses the most important editions of each classical author, providing information on their editors, printers, and publication dates. He also presents a detailed analysis of the textual criticism of the classics, explaining the different methods that have been used to establish the correct text of each author. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of classical scholarship or in the study of the classics themselves. 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.

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• Titolo: An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions of the Greek and
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0366967916
• ISBN 13: 9780366967919
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
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Excerpt from An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions of the Greek and Latin Classics: Including the Scriptores De Re Rustica, Greek Romances, and Lexicons and Grammars; To Which Is Added a Complete Index Analyticus; The Whole Preceded by an an Account of Polyglot Bibles, and the Best Editions of the Greek Septuagint and Testament

For a favourable account of this little volume, consult the British Critic, October 1802; anti-jacobin Review, November 1802; and Monthly Review, March 1803.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.