The epistles of M. T. Cicero to M. Brutus, and of Brutus to Cicero: with the Latin text on the opposite page, and English notes to each epistle. Together with prefatory dissertation, in which the authority of the said epistles is vindicated, and all the objections of the Revd. Mr. Tunstall particularly considered and confuted. By Conyers Middleton

Cicero, Marcus Tullius, & Marcus Brutus

Published by printed for Richard Mandy, on Ludgate-hill, over-against the Old Bailey, London, 1743

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First edition, 8vo, pp. [4], cxxvii, [1], 195, [1] Manby ads; original blue paper-covered boards, brown paper shelfback, manuscript titling on spine; joints starting, mild cracking, corners worn; still, a very good, sound, and clean copy. "This was in reply to James Tunstall, who had attacked the use of the epistles in [Middleton's] Life [of Cicero]. Middleton's opinion was attacked by Markland and others (see Nichols, Anecd. v. 412 14, note). The opinion of modern critics seems to be generally against him" (DNB).

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• Title: The epistles of M. T. Cicero to M. Brutus, and of Brutus to Cicero: with the Latin text on the opposite page, and English notes to each epistle. Together with prefatory dissertation, in which the authority of the said epistles is vindicated, and all the objections of the Revd. Mr. Tunstall particularly considered and confuted. By Conyers Middleton
• Publisher: printed for Richard Mandy, on Ludgate-hill, over-against the Old Bailey, London
• Publication Date: 1743
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • Classical Literature
  • English Literature