1822 Euripidis Bacchae by Euripides

Rare early 19th-century scholarly edition of Euripides' celebrated Greek tragedy Bacchae, edited by Petrus (Peter) Elmsley and published in Leipzig by C.H.F. Hartmann in 1822.

Book Details:

• Title: Euripidis Bacchae

• Author: Euripides

• Editor: Petrus Elmsley, A.M.

• Publisher: C.H.F. Hartmann

• Place of Publication: Leipzig (Lipsiae)

• Year: 1822

• Language: Ancient Greek with Latin scholarly commentary

• Binding: Contemporary half leather with marbled boards

Features:

• Genuine 1822 antiquarian edition

• Original period binding

• Classical Greek text with scholarly notes

• Numerous contemporary handwritten annotations and marginalia

• Historical ownership inscriptions, including an 1860 inscription

• Attractive early 19th-century academic publication

Condition:
Antique condition consistent with age and use. Binding shows wear, rubbing, and loss to portions of the marbled paper boards. Interior contains foxing, age toning, ownership inscriptions, and handwritten annotations throughout. Text block appears complete and binding remains intact. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

A desirable addition to collections of classical literature, Greek tragedy, antiquarian books, academic history, and early nineteenth-century scholarship.

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