DE OFFICIIS; DE SENECTUTE; DE AMICITIA; PARADOXA; SOMNIUM SCIPIONIS
Published by Guiljel I. Caesium, Amsterdam, 1625
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.Type Punch Matrix
AbeBooks seller since September 8, 2020
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 2,306.90
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Gorgeous miniature edition of this collection of philosophical classics by the great Roman lawyer and statesman. Cicero, the "new man" who was the first in his family to achieve the highest political position in the Republic-era Senate, the consulship, was also a tireless bibliophile and author. He kept up his reputation in part by publishing speeches made in the Forum, but his literary endeavors extended far beyond politics. This collection gathers five of his best known philosophical works into an impressively small palm-sized volume. The earliest composed work in the collection is SOMNIUM SCIPIONIS [The Dream of Scipio], the famed final portion of Cicero's DE RE PUBLICA, a Roman version of Plato's REPUBLIC. His circa 46 BCE PARADOXA, better known as PARADOXA STOICORUM [Stoic Paradoxes], was dedicated to Brutus, (later) doomed Republican and assassin of Caesar. DE OFFICIIS [On Duties], DE SENECTUTE [On Old Age], and DE AMICITIA [On Friendship] were all composed in 44 BCE, the year of Caesar's killing and only months before Cicero's own political assassination. DE OFFICIIS is considered his final masterpiece, written as a letter of advice his son, but in truth a pensive cri de coeur against the political chaos of the waning Republic. A tiny powerhouse of thought from one of ancient Rome's most important authors - in a handsome contemporary binding. 32mo, 2.75'' x 1.75''. Contemporary full maroon goatskin, raised bands, gilt rules, gilt-tooled monogram "PI" to spine compartments. Marbled pastedowns, all edges gilt. Engraved title page. Index at rear. 428, [10] pages. A couple early ink annotations; pencil notes to final blank. Light rubbing to extremities, a couple spots to text block edges. Engraved title a little soiled, else interior clean. Solid.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- DE OFFICIIS; DE SENECTUTE; DE AMICITIA; PARADOXA; SOMNIUM SCIPIONIS
- Author
- Cicero
- Publisher
- Guiljel I. Caesium, Amsterdam
- Publication year
- 1625
- Condition
- Very good plus.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Dimensions
- 32mo, 2.75'' x 1.75''.
- Seller catalogs
- Philosophy
Type Punch Matrix
Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
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Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. …
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