Johannes Scapula - Lexicon Graecolatinum - 1611

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Lexicon Graecolatinum by Johannes Scapula, first edition (1611) Greek–Latin dictionary in demi‑leather binding, 24 × 16 cm, 1000 pages, in good condition.

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Lexicon Graecolatinum (1611) – Greek/Latin dictionary – antique binding

Very beautiful copy of a great Greek-Latin dictionary from the early 17th century.

Lexicon Graeco-Latinum, or Epitome of the Greek Thesaurus (attributed to / published under the name of Johannes Scapula, based on the great Thesaurus of Henricus Stephanus / Henri Estienne).
At Pet. Balduinum, M.DC.XI (1611).

Description

Major reference work for the study of ancient Greek and classical literature: Greek entries with Latin equivalents/explanations, with appendix and additional sections.
Beautiful title page with engraved/ornamental framing.

binding

Old half-leather binding (leather spine) with marbled paper boards, spine with raised bands and gilt title: LEXICON / GRÆCOLATINUM.
Spotted slices

State (important)
Complete and solid copy, with normal patina for a 1611 work.
Old restoration(s) at the beginning of the volume: reinforcements/grafts of paper and visible consolidations on the first pages (see photos).
Damage or accident at the bottom of the title page (restored area / with paper loss).
Stains, dirt, and scattered marks; some signs of use, worn corners.
Presence of marks of possession: blue stamps and an old label, as well as some handwritten annotations (see photos).

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Lexicon Graecolatinum (1611) – Greek/Latin dictionary – antique binding

Very beautiful copy of a great Greek-Latin dictionary from the early 17th century.

Lexicon Graeco-Latinum, or Epitome of the Greek Thesaurus (attributed to / published under the name of Johannes Scapula, based on the great Thesaurus of Henricus Stephanus / Henri Estienne).
At Pet. Balduinum, M.DC.XI (1611).

Description

Major reference work for the study of ancient Greek and classical literature: Greek entries with Latin equivalents/explanations, with appendix and additional sections.
Beautiful title page with engraved/ornamental framing.

binding

Old half-leather binding (leather spine) with marbled paper boards, spine with raised bands and gilt title: LEXICON / GRÆCOLATINUM.
Spotted slices

State (important)
Complete and solid copy, with normal patina for a 1611 work.
Old restoration(s) at the beginning of the volume: reinforcements/grafts of paper and visible consolidations on the first pages (see photos).
Damage or accident at the bottom of the title page (restored area / with paper loss).
Stains, dirt, and scattered marks; some signs of use, worn corners.
Presence of marks of possession: blue stamps and an old label, as well as some handwritten annotations (see photos).

Fast and secure shipping with tracking.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Dictionaries and thesauri
Book Title
Lexicon Graecolatinum
Author/ Illustrator
Johannes Scapula
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1611
Height
24 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
16 cm
Language
Greek
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
1000
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