Plutarque & Jacques Amyot - Les Œuvres Morales de Plutarque - 1574
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Reprint edition in full brown leather binding from 1574 of Les Œuvres Morales de Plutarque by Plutarque and Jacques Amyot, 299 pages, covering philosophy, history, sociology and reference content.
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Rare edition of this collection that brings together the philosophical and ethical treatises of the great Greek author and illustrates the humanist reception of ancient wisdom at the heart of the Renaissance, where scholars sought to transmit to European literati teachings on virtue, piety, fortune, education and political conduct -
The texts of Plutarch, translated and disseminated in this edition, were regarded as a true school of morals and civic reflection, nourishing the thought of scholars, magistrates and statesmen -
Plutarch & Jacques Amyot - The Moral Works of Plutarch - 1574 - Michel de Vascosan -
ff.625 to ff.924).
Average condition of the binding, book in its full brown leather of the period, wear from use, spine damaged with losses of material, hinges cracked, headcaps missing, corners worn, edges marbled, spine with raised bands ornamented, gilt titling, borders in black and gold framing the boards as well as a gold "plaque" at the center of each of them -
Good interior condition, some foxing and damp stains, pretty headbands, beautiful initials -
Delivery service available within a few days –
Rare edition of this collection that brings together the philosophical and ethical treatises of the great Greek author and illustrates the humanist reception of ancient wisdom at the heart of the Renaissance, where scholars sought to transmit to European literati teachings on virtue, piety, fortune, education and political conduct -
The texts of Plutarch, translated and disseminated in this edition, were regarded as a true school of morals and civic reflection, nourishing the thought of scholars, magistrates and statesmen -
Plutarch & Jacques Amyot - The Moral Works of Plutarch - 1574 - Michel de Vascosan -
ff.625 to ff.924).
Average condition of the binding, book in its full brown leather of the period, wear from use, spine damaged with losses of material, hinges cracked, headcaps missing, corners worn, edges marbled, spine with raised bands ornamented, gilt titling, borders in black and gold framing the boards as well as a gold "plaque" at the center of each of them -
Good interior condition, some foxing and damp stains, pretty headbands, beautiful initials -
Delivery service available within a few days –
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
History, Philosophy, Reference, Sociology
Book Title
Les Œuvres Morales de Plutarque
Author/ Illustrator
Plutarque & Jacques Amyot
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1574
Edition
Reprint
Language
French
Original language
No
Publisher
Michel de Vascosan
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
299
