SELECTAE DEMOSTHENIS ORATIONES [Selected Orations of Demosthenes]

Published by J. Redmayne, Londini [London], 1672

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Restoration-era pocket edition of this popular collection of speeches from the renowned ancient Greek orator - with text in both Latin and Greek for the 17th-century British student. The speeches of Demosthenes (384 - 322 BCE) on democratic freedom are defined the spirit of Athens during a now-legendary era. His acts of public defiance made him one of the most influential orators from ancient Greece and a beloved philosopher whose works have been studied for millennia. Based upon the 1642 Cambridge edition, this is the first printing by Redmayne, who was known for publishing titles on philosophy for scholars and students. This copy is of special interest for its pastedowns, supplied from printed waste paper. The text of the waste paper is from an much earlier work, an Italian translation of Antonio de Guevara's DIAL OF PRINCES (likely dating to the late 16th century). That work was also considered basic reading for a well-rounded political education: both Guevara and Demosthenes were studied by students aspiring to political leadership. 12mo, 5.75'' x 3.75''. Contemporary full calf, blind rules and cornerpieces to boards, raised bands, blind-tooled spine. Red speckled edges. Recycled printed wastepaper pastedowns. Flyleaves bound as stubs. ii, 202 pages. A few early ink shelfmarks; some pencil scribbles to flyleaves; light underlining and marginal notes in both pencil and ink. Shallow chip to rear board, some rubbing and edgewear to extremities. Loss to bottom corner of second front fly leaf; light dampstaining to text. Firm.…

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Title
SELECTAE DEMOSTHENIS ORATIONES [Selected Orations of Demosthenes]
Author
Demosthenes
Publisher
J. Redmayne, Londini [London]
Publication year
1672
Condition
Very good.
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
Dimensions
12mo, 5.75'' x 3.75''.
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Philosophy, World History

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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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