Xenophon - Le Festin de Xenophon - 1666
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Xenophon — Le Festin de Xenophon, a 1666 first edition thus in French, published in Paris by Chez Thomas Jolly, bound in vellum, 209 pages, 14.5 cm by 8 cm, on the subject of philosophy.
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Xenophon
Le Festin de Xenophon de la version de Mr Le Févre
Paris: Chez Thomas Jolly, 1666.
First edition thus.
Xenophon's Le Festin (or Le Banquet). Xenophon's Symposium is the less famous companion to Plato's.
features his teacher Socrates developing his theory of earthly and heavenly love. The book was printed in Saumur by Jean Lesnier. It received its privilege du Roy in December 1665.
Original vellum binding with the title in ink to the spine. Vellum, is somewhat darkened. Binding is holding well. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening only.
Tanneguy Le Fèvre (1615-1672) was a philologist and translator. This work is viewed as one of his masterpieces.
(7) ff. 209 pp. 145 by 80mm (5¾ by 3¼ inches). 12mo.
Conforms to OCLC: 250638401 which records only two library holdings.
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Xenophon
Le Festin de Xenophon de la version de Mr Le Févre
Paris: Chez Thomas Jolly, 1666.
First edition thus.
Xenophon's Le Festin (or Le Banquet). Xenophon's Symposium is the less famous companion to Plato's.
features his teacher Socrates developing his theory of earthly and heavenly love. The book was printed in Saumur by Jean Lesnier. It received its privilege du Roy in December 1665.
Original vellum binding with the title in ink to the spine. Vellum, is somewhat darkened. Binding is holding well. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening only.
Tanneguy Le Fèvre (1615-1672) was a philologist and translator. This work is viewed as one of his masterpieces.
(7) ff. 209 pp. 145 by 80mm (5¾ by 3¼ inches). 12mo.
Conforms to OCLC: 250638401 which records only two library holdings.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Philosophy
Book title
Le Festin de Xenophon
Author/ Illustrator
Xenophon
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1666
Height
14.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
8 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: Chez Thomas Jolly
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
209
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