Author: De Broë, S., Seigneur de Citry et de La Guette: (Otway, Thomas, trans.:)
Title: The History Of The Triumvirates. The First that of Julius Caesar, Pompey and Crassus. The Second that of Augustus, Anthony and Lepidus. Being a faithfull collection from the best historians, and other authours; concerning that revolution of the Roman government which hapned under their authority.
Description: London: Printed for Charles Brome. 1686. First edition. 8vo. pp. [xxxvi], 655, [i]. With imprimatur leaf before title. Some very faint spotting, occasional smudgy marks to bottom margin, mark to pp.306-8 (possibly wax) blurring a few letters on p,307. An old bookseller's catalogue description tipped in after title-page. Near contemporary brown polished sheep, gilt fillet borders, neatly rebacked with new label, hinges repaired. Corners a little worn but still very good. Three ownership inscriptions to front paste-down: Peter Brooke and Sudall(?), Coll. Eman., both in an old hand, and beneath them 'Cat. bought Nov. 1903, H.S.J.'. Translated from French by the English dramatist Thomas Otway (1652-1685). ESTC R13558; Wing B 4838A.

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