Antique Books, Lucian, Quarto Set of Books, 18th Century ( 1743 )!!

Antique Books, Lucian, Quarto Set of Books, 18th Century ( 1743 )!!Lucian, of Samosata. LUCIANI SAMOSATENSIS OPERA. Amsterdam: Wetstenii, 1743, 1746. 4 vol. set. 4to (10. 25" x 7. 75".) [10], lxxii, 882; [4], 953; [4], 860; [8], xvi, 500, [4] pp. + Engraved title frontis and 1 plate in first volume. First three volume with half titles. Period vellum over boards, boards stamped in blind and spines lettered in manuscript, toned and soiled, some bowing of boards, front hinge of first volume is split (though board still

Lucian, of Samosata. LUCIANI SAMOSATENSIS OPERAÂ…. Amsterdam: Wetstenii, 1743, 1746. 4 vol. set. 4to (10.25" x 7.75".) [10], lxxii, 882; [4], 953; [4], 860; [8], xvi, 500, [4] pp. + Engraved title frontis and 1 plate in first volume. First three volume with half-titles. Period vellum over boards, boards stamped in blind and spines lettered in manuscript, toned and soiled, some bowing of boards, front hinge of first volume is split (though board still attached, all intact.) Contents with occasional foxing, some marginal water-stains in limited places. Provenance: Pastedowns with engraved armorial bookplate of P. Carey, front blanks with etched bookplate of D.L. James, first volume with early 19th manuscript notes to pastedown. ************************** "THE MOST BEAUTIFUL [AND] THE MOST ACCURATE AND COMPLETE EDITION OF LUCIAN THAT HAS EVER BEEN PUBLISHED... IT CONTAINS A RICH FUND OF THE MOST CURIOUS AND PROFOUND CRITICISM RELATING TO LUCIAN." (Dibdin, V. II, p. 193.)

Wear and imperfections commensurate with age and use. Wear and imperfections from age, use, and movement. toned and soiled, some bowing of boards, front hinge of first volume is split (though board still attached, all intact.) Contents with occasional foxing, some marginal water-stains in limited places.”

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