Persius Thomas Brewster (12 results)
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.
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Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 200.
More imagesPublished by A. Millar, London, 1751
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Add to basketLeather. Condition: Good Only. A leather bound copy containing a selection of classical satire passages by Persius, translated into English and including a brief examination of the Roman poet's life. Scarce second edition.Bound in a contemporary full calf binding.This is a collection of the six satires from the Roman poet Persiu…s, translated into English verse 'with some occasional notes'.Contents include an advertisement to the front of the work, explaining the origins of this particular translation, as well as a brief 'Life of Persius' by Mr. Bayle.The satires of Persius are composed in hexameters, and talk about literary tastes of the day, national morals, and 'the question as to what we may justly ask of the gods'.This work was published anonymously, but the translation has been attributed back to Thomas Brewster (1705-?), an English doctor and translator. Brewster published this work while studying at Oxford, with the intention of seeing if the English public would appreciate the classical work.With a bookplate to front paste down belonging to Edward John Kenney (1924-2019), the British Latinist and expert on Ovid and Lucretius, as well as an institutional bookplate for the Cowper Museum.Collated, complete. Bound in a contemporary full calf binding. Externally, sound. Wear to extremities and the spine, particularly along the joints. Marks and fading to boards. Front board has fully detached from the spine. Rear board is straining at the hinges and joints, and may detach with further handling. Prior owner's bookplates to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light age-toning to pages. Good Only. None (illustrator). book.
More imagesPublished by A. Millar, London, United Kingdom, 1751
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- First Edition
Seller: Broadhursts of Southport Ltd, Southport, United KingdomBroadhursts of Southport Ltd
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Add to baskethardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. The Satires of Persius, Translated into English Verses, Persius (Translated by Thomas Brewster) â" First Collected Edition ("The Second Edition") Publication: London, A. Millar, 1751 Formatting: 12mo, pp. [xxiv], 154, [2]. Condition Report: Very Good. Bound in a handsome contempora…ry full speckled calf, featuring a gilt-tooled border to the boards and a contrasting black morocco title label to the spine. The binding remains remarkably sound and structurally tight, displaying expected antiquarian shelf-wear, most notably rubbing to the extremities, corners, and slight chipping to the spine ends. Despite this, the gilt tooling retains a pleasing brightness and the original leather possesses a warm, unoxidized patina. Internally, the hinges are uncracked and robust, fully supporting the text block. The pages are notably crisp and clean for their age, exhibiting only faint, occasional spotting and mild age-toning to the margins, presenting a highly readable and tactilely satisfying example of mid-eighteenth-century bookcraft. Catalogue Note: This 1751 publication represents the first collected edition of Thomas Brewsterâs acclaimed English verse translations of Persius (ESTC T143345). While the title page explicitly states "The Second Edition," this denotes its secondary appearance in print; the translations originally debuted as a series of five distinct, slim quarto pamphlets issued between 1741 and 1742. This edition gathers those previously disparate satires into a single, cohesive volume for the first time. Furthermore, this edition is notable for the inclusion of a prefatory 'Life of the Author', which was adapted from the biographical writings of Pierre Bayle. Bound in a highly original, unrestored contemporary state, this text stands as a scarce and textually significant artifact of eighteenth-century classical reception in Britain, highly desirable for collectors of Augustan-era literature. An elegant and scarce mid-eighteenth-century compilation of the Roman poet Persiusâs six satires, rendered into vibrant English verse by Thomas Brewster. Praised for its accessible and poetic translation of notoriously difficult classical texts, this volume tackles themes of literary taste, national morality, and the true nature of human folly. A remarkable addition for any collector of classical literature, antiquarian translations, or Roman history. N/A (illustrator).
Published by London, Printed for A.Millar, 1751., 1751
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Seller: Bernard Quaritch Ltd ABA ILAB, London, United KingdomBernard Quaritch Ltd ABA ILAB
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Add to basket8vo, pp.[4], [iii]-xxiv, 154, [2]; short tear to [p]2; a very good copy in contemporary British calf, spine gilt-ruled in compartments, edges speckled red; a few scuffs, cracks to joints and endcaps chipped; ink inscription 'Jno James (1751.)' to title with notes and corrections in the same hand (seebelow).Second edition, with t…he addition of Bayle's life of Persius, with manuscript corrections. Our commentator, an unidentified John James, is unusually strident in his annotations, adding to the title not only his name but an additional epigraph adapting Persius 5:28-29 ('Totumque hoc verba resignent / Quod latet arcana (vix) enarrabile fibra') and changing 'and the Original Text corrected' to read 'and the Latin Original subjoin'd & corrected'. In the preface he identifies the translator, 'Dr Brewster of St Jns Oxfd', and in the Life continues as confidently as before, correctly noting that Persius was born in the reign of Tiberius, not Nero, changing his native town of 'Volterra' towards a more Roman form 'Volterræ', and making seemingly trivial additions to the text, e.g.'the famous Grammarian Palemon', 'the Orator Verginius Flaccus', or 'Italian Genealogists vainly alledge'. James on occasion engages critically with the notes, for example changing 'Trowses' to 'Breeches' and noting that they were worn not only by Medes but also by 'some Gauls in that Age' (p.67), but beyond implementing the errata and a few minor changes he appears to pay relatively little attention to the translation itself. ESTC T143345.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1751 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt band…s. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 197 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 197 Persius, Thomas Brewster.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1751 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 204 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 204 Language: English.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1751. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 197, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 197 197.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1751. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 200, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 200 200.
