Lot 29
Julian (Emperor) Misopogon, first edition, Paris, Wechel, 1566.
Hammer Price: £400
Description
Julian (Emperor) Misopogon et epistolae, edited by Pedro Martinez, collation: A-V8, †2, first edition, text in Greek an Latin, Epistola bound in at end after errata f., ink stamp on title, ink reference on verso of †2, ink inscription "Sancta joanne..." on lower pastedown, 2 bookplates on front pastedown, contemporary vellum, slightly yellowed, 8vo, 180 x 113mm., Paris, Andreas Wechel, 1566.
⁂ First Edition of the Emperor Julian's Misopogon, a polemic composed in 363 against the inhabitants of Antioch, who made him the subject of a song. The Life of Julian, by Martinez, forms the introduction and the Letters of Julian are also included.
Literature: Adams J 419; Hoffmann II, 638; Graesse III, 497; BMC of French Books p. 247.
Description
Julian (Emperor) Misopogon et epistolae, edited by Pedro Martinez, collation: A-V8, †2, first edition, text in Greek an Latin, Epistola bound in at end after errata f., ink stamp on title, ink reference on verso of †2, ink inscription "Sancta joanne..." on lower pastedown, 2 bookplates on front pastedown, contemporary vellum, slightly yellowed, 8vo, 180 x 113mm., Paris, Andreas Wechel, 1566.
⁂ First Edition of the Emperor Julian's Misopogon, a polemic composed in 363 against the inhabitants of Antioch, who made him the subject of a song. The Life of Julian, by Martinez, forms the introduction and the Letters of Julian are also included.
Literature: Adams J 419; Hoffmann II, 638; Graesse III, 497; BMC of French Books p. 247.
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