Luciani Samosatensis Opera. (The Works of Lucian of Samosata).

LUCIAN, of Samosata

Editore: Amsterdam: Wetsten (& Hermann Besseling), 1743-46.

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4 volume set, 11 3/4 inches tall. A very fine mid 18th century goatskin binding with gilt raised bands, exceedingly fine gilt tooled panels and gilt fillets and corner tools framing the boards. Gilt dentelles and all edges. Greek and Latin text, titles in red and black. Engraved frontispiece and plate in the first volume. With the bookplate of the Earls of Egerton of Tatton Park. A little rubbed and some light foxing. An impressive and complete set. Lucian of Samosata was a Greek Syrian satirist, rhetorician and pamphleteer who is best known for his characteristic tongue-in-cheek style, with which he frequently ridiculed superstition, religious practices, and belief in the paranormal. (Wikipedia).

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• Titolo: Luciani Samosatensis Opera. (The Works of Lucian of Samosata).
• Editore: Amsterdam: Wetsten (& Hermann Besseling), 1743-46.
• Rilegatura: Hardcover
• Condizione: Fine