The Works of Petronius Arbiter, in Prose and Verse. Translated from the Original Latin, by Mr. Addison. to Which Are Prefix d the Life of Petronius, Done from the Latin: and a Character of His Writings by Monsieur St. Evremont

Petronius Arbiter; Petronius, Titus; Addison, Joseph, translator; Evremont, St.

Published by J. Watts and Sold By J. Osborne, London, 1736

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[10],14, [10],305, [7] pages. Frontis plate. 12 mo. Bound in later 3/4 red morocco with red marbled boards. Gilt title to spine, red and black title page. 1st Addison translation edition. The final 3 leaves contain "Fragments." Red leather has some rubbing, front joint starting to crack. Inside front cover has large bookplate, cracking at gutter before the frontis plate, paper a bit toned, occasional mild foxing, otherwise clean and unmarked. Handsome little copy of this 1st edition translated by Joseph Addison (1672-1719) , the co-founder of the Spectator and an essayist, poet, playwright and politician. Gaius Petronius Arbiter. Sometimes Titus Petronius Niger) , was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero. He is generally believed to be the author of the Satyricon, a satirical novel believed to have been written during the Neronian era (54 68 AD). ESTC T101492 ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 305 pages. Seller Inventory # 11408

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Works of Petronius Arbiter, in Prose and...

Publisher: J. Watts and Sold By J. Osborne, London

Publication Date: 1736

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

Edition: First Edition Thus.