Three Dissertations: one on the characters of Augustus, Horace and Agrippa, With a Comparison Between His Two Ministers, Agrippa and Maecenas

Vertot, abbe de, et al.

Published by Printed for R. Dodsley, London, 1740

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xv, [i.e. xxii], [1], 122 [i.e. 118] p., [2] leaves of plates (1 folding). 'By the Abbe de Vertot; to which is added, some reflections on the characters of Augustus, Maecenas and Horace, and on the works of Horace, by the Earl of Shaftsbury; with a print from a ancient painting, representing Augustus, Agrippa, Maecenas and Horace; another on the gallery of Verres, by the Abbe Fraguier, in which many excellent pieces of ancient statuary, sculpture and painting are described; a third on the nature, origin and use of masks, in theatrical representations among the ancients, by Mr. Boindin; with a print from a fine antique bas-relief, lately discover'd at Rome, representing ancient actors in their masks, with a musician playing on the double tibia. Dedication by George Turnbull. Page xxiii incorrectly numbered xv; no. 49-52 omitted in the paging. Glued into a pamphlet binder that is too small for its size with hinges repaired with glue. Leather spine is well worn. Text block in excellent condition. Ref.: ESTC, T050264. [Loc.21]. Seller Inventory # 001818

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Title: Three Dissertations: one on the characters ...

Publisher: Printed for R. Dodsley, London

Publication Date: 1740

Binding: Paper Covered Boards

Condition: Very Good