An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions of the Greek and Latin Classics, Vol. 2: Together With an Account of Polyglot Bibles, Polyglot Psalters, Hebrew Bibles, Greek Bibles and - Hardcover
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Explore rare and valuable editions of the Greek and Latin classics, with expert notes on their history and scholarship.
Thomas Frognall Dibdin’s An Introduction to the Knowledge of Rare and Valuable Editions, Vol. 2, guides readers through editions spanning Eutropius to Xenophon, Pindar, and more. This volume assembles critical descriptions, bibliographic commentary, and collector-focused insights on polyglot Bibles, Hebrew and Greek Bibles, and the works of the Greek Fathers and Latin Fathers. It is a detailed reference for understanding how classic texts were edited, printed, and valued by collectors and scholars.
- Gives a panoramic view of major editions, editors, and their methods for interpreting ancient texts.
- Highlights the publication history, apparatus, and the — often scarce — printing formats that appeal to rare-book enthusiasts.
- Offers context on manuscript sources, textual variants, and the lineage of classical scholarship.
- Includes notes on provenance, bibliographical authorities, and the practical implications for collectors and researchers.
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