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The Satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis Translated into English Verse - with - The Satires of Aulus Persius Flaccus
by John Dryden (Decimus Junius Juvenalis and Aulus Persius Flaccus)
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
London: Jacob Tonson, 1693. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition of this English translation of the works of Decimus Junius Juvenalis and Aulus Persius Flaccus. Translated by John Dryden into verse. Modern (early 20th century) binding with light green cloth, leather spine, and leather corners over boards. Five raised bands on spine with stamps and gilding. Some rubbing to leather and minor scuff to cloth. Gilded top-edge. Textured marble endpapers. Front endpaper with some residue where former bookmark was removed. Some creasing in pages, likely from original printing and age. Very solid, square, clean, and all text is clear. Overall near fine in later binding.
Pages: (56) 315, (2) 87 Dimensions: 13 x 9 x 1½.
Pages: (56) 315, (2) 87 Dimensions: 13 x 9 x 1½.
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- Bookseller
- John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5000
- Title
- The Satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis Translated into English Verse - with - The Satires of Aulus Persius Flaccus
- Author
- John Dryden (Decimus Junius Juvenalis and Aulus Persius Flaccus)
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Jacob Tonson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1693
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John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
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About John and Tabitha's Kerriosity Bookshop
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