Daniel Heinsius - Poemata Graeca et e Graecis Latine Reddita - 1740

Daniel Heinsius – Poemata Graeca et e Graecis Latine Reddita – 1740 – Leiden (Lugdunum Batavorum)

Rare small-format edition of the Greek poems of the celebrated Dutch humanist Daniel Heinsius (1580–1655), one of the leading scholars of the Leiden Renaissance. This edition contains Heinsius’ Greek poetry together with Latin translations and additional poems.

The work was edited by Nicolaus Heinsius (Danielis filius), the author’s son, himself a distinguished classical scholar and diplomat. The book is dedicated to Cornelius van der Myle, an important patron of the arts and sciences.

Printed in Leiden (Lugdunum Batavorum) by Franciscus Heger, 1740. Leiden was one of Europe’s most important centres of humanist scholarship and printing.

The volume opens with an attractive engraved title page showing a seated scholar listening to a muse playing a lute. The text is printed in Latin and Greek, including several Greek poems in elegant type.

Details

- Author: Daniel Heinsius
- Title: Poemata Graeca et e Graecis Latine Reddita
- Place: Lugdunum Batavorum (Leiden)
- Printer: Ex Officina Francisci Heger
- Year: 1740
- Language: Greek and Latin
- Binding: Contemporary vellum binding
- Format: small 12mo

Condition
Good overall condition for its age. Contemporary vellum binding with light age wear and minor discoloration. Interior generally clean with typical age toning. Engraved title page present. A library stamp visible on the title page. Structurally solid.

An attractive example of Dutch humanist scholarship from the Leiden printing tradition, combining classical poetry, Greek typography and early modern book craftsmanship. In total 764 pp : book 1 - 575pp. , book 2 - 189 pp.