10th Oct, 2024 11:00

The Fine Collectors Sale

 
Lot 323
 

Collection of 3 Early Books

including: Desiderii Erasmi Roterodami Colloquia Nunc emendatiora (Now more corrected), published Apud Jodocum Janssonium Amstelodami (Amsterdam) 1651, The title page features a detailed engraving of a globe resting on clouds, symbolizing the worldly and humanistic aspects of Erasmus' works, Latin,

Αἱ τοῦ Ἀνακρέοντος ᾠδαί (The Odes of Anacreon), Sappho and Erinna, published Apud R. Fleming & P. Neill Edinburgh MDCCLXV (1765), The title page features Greek script, printed in a straightforward, clear typographic style typical of mid-18th century publications. This 1765 edition of "The Odes of Anacreon," also including works by Sappho and Erinna, presenting a collection of ancient Greek lyric poetry.

Georgii Buchanani Scoti Poemata Quae Extant, Editio Postrema (Latest Edition), published Ex officina Elzeviriana, Lugduni Batavorum (Leiden, Netherlands), MDCXXXVIII (1638), The title page features an elaborate engraving of George Buchanan framed by cherubs, highlighting the Renaissance humanist theme. It is printed by the Elzevir press, known for their elegant and compact editions of classical texts, "Georgii Buchanani Scoti Poemata Quae Extant" represents the complete extant poems of George Buchanan, a leading figure of the Scottish Renaissance

Sold for £44

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including: Desiderii Erasmi Roterodami Colloquia Nunc emendatiora (Now more corrected), published Apud Jodocum Janssonium Amstelodami (Amsterdam) 1651, The title page features a detailed engraving of a globe resting on clouds, symbolizing the worldly and humanistic aspects of Erasmus' works, Latin,

Αἱ τοῦ Ἀνακρέοντος ᾠδαί (The Odes of Anacreon), Sappho and Erinna, published Apud R. Fleming & P. Neill Edinburgh MDCCLXV (1765), The title page features Greek script, printed in a straightforward, clear typographic style typical of mid-18th century publications. This 1765 edition of "The Odes of Anacreon," also including works by Sappho and Erinna, presenting a collection of ancient Greek lyric poetry.

Georgii Buchanani Scoti Poemata Quae Extant, Editio Postrema (Latest Edition), published Ex officina Elzeviriana, Lugduni Batavorum (Leiden, Netherlands), MDCXXXVIII (1638), The title page features an elaborate engraving of George Buchanan framed by cherubs, highlighting the Renaissance humanist theme. It is printed by the Elzevir press, known for their elegant and compact editions of classical texts, "Georgii Buchanani Scoti Poemata Quae Extant" represents the complete extant poems of George Buchanan, a leading figure of the Scottish Renaissance

Auction: The Fine Collectors Sale, 10th Oct, 2024

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