The Commentaries of Caesar, translated into English. To which is prefixed a Discourse concerning the Roman Art of War. [Two volumes]

Duncan, William:

Published by Tonson and Draper London, 1755

About this Item

Octavo edition. Two volumes complete, with page-numbering anomaly in volume 2 where p.353 follows correctly after p.128 with matching catchwords. Volume 1 includes 2-page publisher's catalogue; frontis portrait; folding plan; folding map (France). Volume 2 includes two folding maps (Antient Italy according to Cluverius & View of the Seat of the African War); index of place names; index of persons and things. Two matching volumes in full contemporary calf/raised bands with original red/gilt labels to spine compartments. Ex-college library with one bookplate only to pastedown of Volume 1. Covers worn and scuffed. External vertical split to spine in Vol.1, the upper board of which is attached by only two cords. Joints cracked in Vol.2 but hinges holding. Text blocks clean, tight and complete. Leaves, maps and plan undamaged and clean, with only slight age discolouration. A scarce example of an interesting title, the first edition (folio) of which was published two years previously in 1753. [Aberdeen-born William Duncan (1717-1760) was Professor of Natural Philosophy, Marischal College, Aberdeen].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Commentaries of Caesar, translated into English. To which is prefixed a Discourse concerning the Roman Art of War. [Two volumes]
• Publisher: Tonson and Draper London
• Publication Date: 1755
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition