Marcus Accius Plautus - M. Accii Plauti Comoediae - 1640
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M. Accii Plauti Comoediae by Marcus Accius Plautus, 1640 first edition in Latin, 640 pages, vellum binding, published in Amsterdam (Amsterodami), a complete edition of Plautus' comedies with ex libris Pont. Coll. Scriptorum de Urbe.
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1640 Plautus Comediae - Blaeu Amsterdam - Ex Libris Pont. Coll. Rome
1640 edition of Plautus Comedies by Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam. 12mo, 648 pages complete Latin text. Antique vellum binding. Title page with ornament.
Bears ex libris of Pont. Coll. Scriptorum de Urbe, donated by R.D. Alexander Grant, Rector.
Complete edition of the Comedies of Titus Maccius Plautus, printed in 1640 by the renowned Joan Blaeu press in Amsterdam.
Original antique vellum binding. Shows wear, stains and browning consistent with 385 years of age. Spine worn but text block solid.
Text clear and legible. Pages show patina/foxing normal for period paper. No missing pages per 648p pagination, with typographic ornament.
Provenance: Bears ex libris on front pastedown: _PONT. COLL. SCRIPTORUM DE URBE - DONAVIT - R. D. ALEXANDER GRANT, RECTOR_. Indicates the volume was part of the library of the Pontifical College of Writers of Rome and donated by Rev. Dr. Alexander Grant, Rector.
Good for age. A complete, honest copy with beautiful age patina and documented provenance. Ideal for collectors of Latin literature, ancient theatre, 17th century Blaeu editions and ecclesiastical provenance.
Normal wear for age.
Vellum binding worn, interior complete with patina.
Ex libris present.
1640 Plautus Comediae - Blaeu Amsterdam - Ex Libris Pont. Coll. Rome
1640 edition of Plautus Comedies by Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam. 12mo, 648 pages complete Latin text. Antique vellum binding. Title page with ornament.
Bears ex libris of Pont. Coll. Scriptorum de Urbe, donated by R.D. Alexander Grant, Rector.
Complete edition of the Comedies of Titus Maccius Plautus, printed in 1640 by the renowned Joan Blaeu press in Amsterdam.
Original antique vellum binding. Shows wear, stains and browning consistent with 385 years of age. Spine worn but text block solid.
Text clear and legible. Pages show patina/foxing normal for period paper. No missing pages per 648p pagination, with typographic ornament.
Provenance: Bears ex libris on front pastedown: _PONT. COLL. SCRIPTORUM DE URBE - DONAVIT - R. D. ALEXANDER GRANT, RECTOR_. Indicates the volume was part of the library of the Pontifical College of Writers of Rome and donated by Rev. Dr. Alexander Grant, Rector.
Good for age. A complete, honest copy with beautiful age patina and documented provenance. Ideal for collectors of Latin literature, ancient theatre, 17th century Blaeu editions and ecclesiastical provenance.
Normal wear for age.
Vellum binding worn, interior complete with patina.
Ex libris present.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Literature, Theatre
Book title
M. Accii Plauti Comoediae
Author/ Illustrator
Marcus Accius Plautus
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1640
Edition
1st Edition
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Amsterodami
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
640
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