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1699 1ed Idylls of Theocritus Ancient Greek Poetry Latin & Greek Scaliger Oxford Theocritus was a 3rd-century BC Greek poet best known for writing pastoral poems. In fact, his Idylls are considered to be the first pastoral poems. They are still widely read today, much in part to fine 17th-century examples such as this 1699 Oxford printing. This particular edition is considerably noteworthy it features both Latin and original Greek texts with translations and annotated notes by Joseph Scaliger, Isaac Casaubon, and Daniel Heinsius. Item number: #20259 Price: $599 THEOCRITUS Theokritou ta evriskomena. Theocriti quĉ extant cum graecis scholiis notis et indicibus Oxoniae : E Theatro Sheldoniano, impensis Sam. Smith, & Benj. Walford, 1699. First Oxford edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o [16], 294, [4], 5, [2], 10-142 (i.e. 134), [38] o Includes engraved portrait frontispiece of Theocritus + Oxford Sheldonian Theatre engraving on title page References: Wing T 852 Provenance: Handwritten Georg˙ Fulham, 1699 o George Fulham, D.D. (1660-1702) was an English priest in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He became Archdeacon of Winchester in 1700 and held the post until his death. Language: Latin and Greek Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~8.25in X 5.25in (21cm x 13.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 20259 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 20259
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