1650 Claudian Classical Roman Poetry Mythology Gothic Wars Latin Elzevier 2v

1650 Claudian Classical Roman Poetry Mythology Gothic Wars Latin Elzevier 2v

"He who always desires is always poor."

– Claudian

Claudian was a 4th-century B.C. author who wrote poetry and speeches specifically for Roman Emperor Honorius on mythology and early Roman wars. His most famous works include 'De Bello Gothico' and 'In Rufinum' – Claudian's attack on Roman statesman Rufinus. These works, among others, are included in this 1650 Elzevier edition of the works of Claudian.

Item number: #18714

Price: $599

CLAUDIANUS, Claudius

Cl. Claudiani Quae exstant : Nic. Heinsius rec. ac notas addidit. Acced. quaedam hactenus non edita

Lugduni Batavorum : Ex officina Elzeviriana, 1650.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages – 2 volumes

o Vol. 1 – [24], 270

o Vol. 2 – 276, [2]

· References: Willems 675

· Provenance: Armorial Bookplate – SERVARE MUNIA VITÆ

o Likely Sir William Oglander, 3rd Baronet (c. 1680–1734) who married Elizabeth Strode, the daughter and heiress of Sir John Strode of Parnham. This armorial shows the Oglander (a stork between three cross-croslets) and Strode (Ermine, on a canton sable a crescent argent) coats of arms together.

· Language: Latin

· Binding: Leather; tight and secure

· Size: ~5in X 3in (12.5cm x 7.5cm)

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