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Vitae Comparatae Aristotelis Ac Demosthenis Olympiadibus ac Praeturis Atheniensium digestae
And. Schotto; Andre Schott
1603
Christopherum Mangum : Augsburg
8" by 6"
[28] 174 [26]pp
SUMMARY
A very scarce copy of this work by Andre Schott.
Early Edition,Illustrated,Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Printed by one of the earliest private presses. Known by its device 'at the sign of the Pine-Tree' found on the title page. The press was active in Augsburg from 1594 to 1619 and was run a group of humanists, specialising in Greek and Latin texts.
Text in Greek and Latin.
A life and comparison of Greek philosophers and orators Aristotle and Demosthenes. Both figures have remained influential in philosophy and science throughout history.
With portraits of Aristotle and Demosthenes.
By Andre Schott, a Jesuit priest, academic, linguist, translator and editor.
CONDITION
Rebound in imitation vellum. Externally, very smart with just some light shelfwear. The occasional handling mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright with some age toning and clean with occasional spotting. Tidemarks throughout.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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