1794 1ed Works of Horace ROMAN Literature Poetry Odes
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1794 1ed Works of Horace ROMAN Literature Poetry Odes Rome Wakefield Carpe Diem
“We are but dust and shadow”
― Horace
Horace was the most important Roman poet during the 1st-century BC. He composed satires, odes, epistles, and other poetic verses; works that have been referenced and studied for centuries. Horace’s works have yielded some famous quotes that have influenced cultures and societies including “Carpe Diem!” (seize the day) and “Pactum serva” (keep the faith).
A rare and important first edition printing of the works of Horace edited by Gilbert Wakefield. Wakefield’s edition of Horace is considered ‘very elegant and correct’ (Dibdin) and is still consulted for its accuracy.
Item number: #1967
Price: $350
HORACE; WAKEFIELD, Gilbert
Q. Horatii Flacci quæ supersunt, recensuit et notulis instruxit
Londini : Kearsly, 1794. First edition.
Details:
•Collation complete with all pages: 2 volume set
oVol 1 - [viii], 186, [8]
oVol 2 - 168, [9]
o2 beautifully engraved plates + 2 frontispieces
•References: Dubdin II, p. 116
•Provenance: Armorial Bookplate – Edward Nicholas Hurt
•Language: Latin
•Binding: Leather; tight & secure
•Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm)
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“We are but dust and shadow”
― Horace
Horace was the most important Roman poet during the 1st-century BC. He composed satires, odes, epistles, and other poetic verses; works that have been referenced and studied for centuries. Horace’s works have yielded some famous quotes that have influenced cultures and societies including “Carpe Diem!” (seize the day) and “Pactum serva” (keep the faith).
A rare and important first edition printing of the works of Horace edited by Gilbert Wakefield. Wakefield’s edition of Horace is considered ‘very elegant and correct’ (Dibdin) and is still consulted for its accuracy.
Item number: #1967
Price: $350
HORACE; WAKEFIELD, Gilbert
Q. Horatii Flacci quæ supersunt, recensuit et notulis instruxit
Londini : Kearsly, 1794. First edition.
Details:
•Collation complete with all pages: 2 volume set
oVol 1 - [viii], 186, [8]
oVol 2 - 168, [9]
o2 beautifully engraved plates + 2 frontispieces
•References: Dubdin II, p. 116
•Provenance: Armorial Bookplate – Edward Nicholas Hurt
•Language: Latin
•Binding: Leather; tight & secure
•Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm)
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!
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1794 1ed Works of Horace ROMAN Literature Poetry Odes
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