Author: Publius Terentius Afer
Title: Publii Terentii Afri Comoediae
Description: Birmingham, Johannis Baskerville, 1772. Leather. A charming Latin edition of the comedies of Roman playwright Terence, this edition in Baskerville typeface, revolutionary in type design. ESTC Citation No. T137489.Active during the Roman Republic, Publius Terentius Afer was a Roman African playwright best known for his comedies. His works were influential on the likes of William Shakespeare, Moliere and Montaigne, and were used to learn Latin in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.Containing his six plays, 'Andria', 'Hecyra', 'Heauton Timorumenos', 'Phormio' 'Eunuchus' and 'Adelphoe&apos.In the original Latin.Printed in Baskerville typeface. John Baskerville (1707-1775) was an English businessman best known for designing this serif type, which was cut into metal by John Handy.A wonderful copy of this work. In a full calf binding. Externally generally smart; one of the gilt embellishments is lost. A little bumping to the extremities, and some slight rubbing to the spine. Gift inscription to the front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Keywords: Terence Latin Literature Plays Publius Terentius Afer Latin Literature None
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Title: Publii Terentii Afri Comoediae
Description: Birmingham, Johannis Baskerville, 1772. Leather. A charming Latin edition of the comedies of Roman playwright Terence, this edition in Baskerville typeface, revolutionary in type design. ESTC Citation No. T137489.Active during the Roman Republic, Publius Terentius Afer was a Roman African playwright best known for his comedies. His works were influential on the likes of William Shakespeare, Moliere and Montaigne, and were used to learn Latin in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.Containing his six plays, 'Andria', 'Hecyra', 'Heauton Timorumenos', 'Phormio' 'Eunuchus' and 'Adelphoe&apos.In the original Latin.Printed in Baskerville typeface. John Baskerville (1707-1775) was an English businessman best known for designing this serif type, which was cut into metal by John Handy.A wonderful copy of this work. In a full calf binding. Externally generally smart; one of the gilt embellishments is lost. A little bumping to the extremities, and some slight rubbing to the spine. Gift inscription to the front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Keywords: Terence Latin Literature Plays Publius Terentius Afer Latin Literature None
Price: GBP 495.00 = appr. US$ 706.85 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 775R45
- Book number: 775R45
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