[First Edition] Scriptores Graeci Sive Selecta Ex...

The very scarce first edition of this Greek-Latin school anthology, produced for Eton College. The first edition. ESTC Citation No. N21310. Very scarce. The only other copy of the first edition we can locate is currently held in the library at Eton College. Lacking half title. Final advertisement leaf has been retained. With extensive contemporary annotations in a prior owner's hand throughout. In Latin and Greek. A Latin-Greek anthology, containing a range of prose verses from notable Greek and Roman authors, such as Herodotus, Plato and Xenophon. Part of a series of educational volumes produced for students at Eton College. In contemporary full calf. Externally a trufle rubbed, with loss to leather. Rear joint slightly cracked at tail. Bookplate to front paste down and ink annotations to front free endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Extensive contemporary annotations in a prior owner's hand throughout.Small area of loss and closed tear to page 180. Very Good

Estimate:£463.85

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