Full title: De Verborum Significatione. Lib. XX. Notis et Emendationibus Illustravit Andreas Deacerius In Usum Second (First thus was printed in 1699) Delphin edition of Flaccus's etymological / grammatical work, epitomised and expanded by Festus. Original tan leather boards. Recent matching spine with gilt titles. Contemporary end papers, and bookplate for Dalton Hall library. Engraved title of the Delphin series (showing Arion and dolphin, engraved by L. Moreau). Title page (in black and red) has engraved vignette. Initials, head and tail pieces. Overall the book is in very nice condition. The original boards have a little fading to the edges, but are clean and tidy, with minimal bumping. (see photo of the bottom edge). The gilt edge to the book has been re-laid. The new spine, is in keeping with the original, and is bright and tidy. Internally clean throughout, with just a touch of darkening to the edges. The Delphin editions, were a collection of classic works, printed in Latin, produced from the 1670's and intended to be a comprehensive collection. The original volumes each have an engraving of Arion and the dolphin, and the appropriate inscription in usum serenissimi Delphini. The volumes were created for Louis, le Grand Dauphin, heir of Louis XIV (Delphin is the adjective derived from dauphin). There were 25 produced. [25], 596, [iv], 96 pp. + [24]