P. Virgilii Maronis - Æneidos - 1676

Rare edition of this major work of ancient literature recounting Aeneas's adventures after the fall of Troy and presenting the mythical origins of Rome -

The tale begins with the destruction of Troy following the Greeks' tricks and follows the Trojan hero Aeneas, son of Venus, compelled by fate to leave his burning homeland in order to lead the survivors to a promised land where Roman power will one day be born -

Guided by the gods but continually tested by storms, wars and human passions, Aeneas crosses the Mediterranean with his companions, facing numerous dangers. Virgil notably describes the hostility of Juno, enemy of the Trojans, who constantly seeks to thwart the hero's destiny -

P. Virgilii Maronis - Æneidos - 1676 -
387 Pages.

Good binding condition, the volume in its full brown leather from the period, wear from use, some minor defects on boards and spine, split hinges, headcaps missing, corners worn, red edges, decorated spine with raised bands, gilded title on a maroquin piece, cold-stamped borders framing the boards -

Good interior condition, browning, volume enriched with a titled-engraving, marbled flyleaves in decent condition, good copy -

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