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Published by W. Shrowsbury, London, 1677
Seller: John R. Sanderson, Bookseller , Stockbridge, MA, U.S.A.
Association Member: SNEAB
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Contemporary Calf, Rebacked. Condition: Very Good. First Edition in English. Errata and addenda leaves present. Lacks intitial blank. Rebacked retaining the old spine, later leather label. Slightly worn along edges, a few scuff marks, generally a very good copy.
Leather. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). A scarce English translation of Cornelius Nepos' biography on his contemporary Pomponius Atticus, the affluent Roman figure. A scarce work.ESTC citation number R3408.Final errata leaf and two final addenda leaves are present.A biography on Titus Pomponius Atticus by his contemporary, Cornelius Nepos, compiled from Nepos' fragments.Pomponius Atticus was a Roman editor, banker, and patron of letters, who lives from c.110BC to the 31st March 32BC.Atticus is now best remembered for his correspondence and friendship with Marcus Tullius Cicero. He was from a wealthy Roman family of the equestrian class, and was a close friend of Cicero from childhood. They often wrote their correspondence in a subtle code in order to disguise their political observations.Nepos is known for his critical biographies, including his parallel lives 'De Viris Illustribus'.Translated into English by Sir Matthew Hale.Ink mark to the recto to the front endpaper. In the original full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with a little rubbing and marking to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. Small chips to the spine label. Hinges are strained but remain firm. Ink mark to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Good. book.