Curtius Rufus, Quintus: (Snakenburg, Hendrik, ed.:) De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni, Regis Macedonum, Libri Superstites. Cum omnibus supplementis, variantibus lectionibus, commentariis ac notis perpetuis Fr. Modii, V. Acidallii, T. Popmae, Joh. Freinshemi, Joh. Schefferi, Christoph. Cellarii, Nic. Heinsii. Selectis & excerptis Ph. Rubenii, J. Rutgersii, C. Barthii, Joh Delphis, & Lugd. Bat. [Delft & Leiden]: apud Adrianum Beman, Samuelem Luchtmans, 1724. First edition thus. 2 parts in 1. 4to., pp. [lxxiv], 472; [ii], 473-824, [ccxxiv] + 18 plates (3 of which folding) including additional engraved title-page. Title-page in red and black with woodcut printer's device, woodcut initials and tail-pieces. The catchword at the end of the dedication (T4) does not match the following leaf, as also found in other copies and seemingly due to the insertion of the Preface. Faintly foxed. Contemporary marbled calf, neatly rebacked with original spine retained, orange gilt title-label, gilt borders, gilt-stamped emblem of Haarlem to each board, edges coloured yellow, green cloth ties replaced, corners neatly repaired. Old spine piece worn but soundly rebacked, some scratches and scuffs to boards, a few whitish marks to top edge, endpapers a little toned at edges, very good overall. A few pencilled bookseller's notes to front paste-down. 'This is the celebrated quarto Variorum edition of Q. Curtius, by Snakenburg, which contains many valuable extracts from Bruno, Modius, Freinshem, and Cellarius. The text is formed according to the first edit. of Freinshem, from which it never departs but with the most scrupulous caution, and when warranted by a better reading. In compiling the work, Snakenburg consulted one good ancient MS, and two modern ones: but with the early editions of this author he appears to have been ill provided, as he consulted no edition more ancient than the Aldine. "This editor," says Ernesti, "as is too often the case, undertook the publication more from the importunity of the bookseller, than from the conviction of being able to compose a useful work from previous study, and diligent accumulation of materials." It must, however, be confessed that this edition of Snakenburg is a very valuable performance, and is deservedly held in high respect. Dr. Harwood has pronounced a warm eulogium upon it, and the editor is by him declared to have "manifested an accurate knowledge of ancient manners and customs".' (Dibdin) Schweiger II, 323; Graesse II, 311; Brunet II, 450; Dibdin II, 376-77 Ref: 52286show full image..
Dale, A. M.: (Turner, E.G. & Webster, T.B.L. eds.:) Collected Papers. Cambridge University Press, 1969. 8vo., pp. x, p.307, [i] + portrait plate. Internally clean and bright. Grey cloth, printed blue label with gilt title to spine. Endcaps a little creased, near fine. Dust-jacket a bit tattered, 5cm closed tear to front repaired with tape to underside, price-clipped but with price sticker added, still good. 'Miss Dale's interests were mainly concerned with the technicalities and interpretation of Greek poetry. Some of the papers deal with metre and language; but most are about aspects of Greek drama - staging, choruses, and interpretations of particular plays.' Ref: 52135
Davidson, James N.: Courtesans and Fishcakes: The Consuming Passions of Classical Athens. London: Harper Collins, 1997: First edition. 8vo., pp. xxvi, 372 + plates. Hardback: blue cloth, gilt-lettered, edges slightly dusted, almost fine. Ref: 54205
De la Bedoyere, Guy: The Golden Age of Roman Britain. Stroud, Gloucestershire: Tempus, 1999. First edition. 8vo., pp. 194 + plates. Maps and illustrations. Hardback: Black cloth, gilt-lettered to spine, fine. Dust-jacket with light creasing only to top edge, otherwise very good. Ref: 54223
Dean, Rebecca: Warfare and Weaponary in Dynastic Egypt. Barnsley: Pen & Sword, 2017. First edition. Large 8vo., pp. 182 + plates. Maps and illustrations. Hardback: black cloth, gilt-lettered to spine. Dust-jacket. Unused, a hint only of shelf-dust: a fine copy. Ref: 54359
[Diamond Classics] Catullus, Gaius Valerius; Tibullus, Albius & Propertius, Sextus: (Opera). Londini [London]: G. Pickering, 57 Chancery Lane (colophon: Excudebat C. Corrall, Charing Cross). 1824. 48mo. (82 x 45mm), pp. [iv], 61, [i], 46, 93, [i] + engraved frontispiece by Stothard, engraved title-page. Engraved headpiece of cherubs to first page of Catullus. Occasional very light toning. Dark brown textured skiver, raised bands and gilt title to spine, a.e.g., dark green endpapers. Spine a little rubbed, very good. Initials F.R. to preliminary blank. From Pickering's 'Diamond Classics' series. Printed in Diamond type by C. Corrall and dedicated to the renowned bibliophile George John, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758-1834). Keynes, 56 Ref: 54123show full image..
[Diamond Classics] [Bible: N.T.] Novum Testamentum Graecum. Londini [London]: Gulielmus Pickering, 1828. 48mo. (80 x 45 mm), pp. [8], 512. Text entirely in Greek. Engraved frontispiece by Worthington after Leonardo's Last Supper, engraved title-page. Frontispiece and engraved title a little dusty, light age yellowing. Contemporary crushed navy blue morocco, boards and spine gilt, inner edges gilt. Spine sunned, joints and corners a little rubbed. Inscription 'The Hon.ble Francis H. Baring from Bart B. Dowling Feb 13 1878' to fly. From Pickering's famous 'Diamond Classics' series. Dedicated to George John, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758-1834), renowned bibliophile. 'The smallest Greek Testament ever published. Reuss places the text among Editiones Stephano-Elzevirian?, i.e. the class represented by Buck's edition of 1632 and similar Testaments.' (D&M). A very good, clean copy, exquisitely printed in Greek diamond type by C. Corrall. Keynes, p.81; Darlow & Moule 4816 Ref: 53683show full image..
[Diamond Classics] [Horace] Horatius, Flaccus Quintus: (Opera). Londini [London]: impensis Guil. Pickering, 1820. First edition thus. 48mo. (82 x 45 mm), pp. [2] 185 [1], including final errata and title-page, plus engraved frontispiece (author's portrait) and added engraved title-page, last verso with small portrait of Francis Bacon and motto 'Advancement of Learning', without the errata leaf. Frontispiece and engraved title-page dusty at margins, a little offsetting from frontispiece, a little yellowing. Contemporary polished calf, single gilt-ruled with blind pointille border, raised bands, spine tooled in blind, gilt-lettered morocco label, joints weakening but firm. Armorial bookplate of A. R. Malden to front pastedown, inscription 'A. R. Malden A.M. Aul: SS Trin: apud Cantab: D.D. Pater Henricus Malden Trin: Coll: apud Cantab: olim Socius' to ffep. 'Probably the second book published by Pickering' (Keynes), this first edition of Horace, exquisitely printed in diamond type by C. Corrall, became a bibliographical landmark as the first issue in the 'Diamond Classics', the series dedicated to George John, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758-1834), renowned bibliophile. Keynes, p.73. Ref: 53655show full image..
[Diamond Classics] [Horace] Horatius, Flaccus Quintus: (Opera). Londini [London]: impensis Guil. Pickering,31 Lincoln's Inn Fields, 1820. First edition thus. 48mo., (82 x 45 mm), pp. [ii], 185, [i] + engraved portrait frontispiece, added engraved title-page. Final page with small portrait of Francis Bacon and motto 'Advancement of Learning', bound without the errata leaf. Occasional very light toning, a little offsetting to t.p.. Dark brown textured skiver, raised bands and gilt title to spine, a.e.g., dark green endpapers. Spine a little rubbed, very good. Initials F.R. to preliminary blank. 'Probably the second book published by Pickering' (Keynes), this first edition of Horace, exquisitely printed in diamond type by C. Corrall, became a bibliographical landmark as the first issue in the 'Diamond Classics', the series dedicated to George John, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758-1834), renowned bibliophile. Keynes, 73 Ref: 54122show full image..
[Diamond Classics] [Terence] Terentius Afer, Publius: (Opera). Londini [London]: Impensis G. Pickering, 1823. 48mo. (88 x 48 mm), pp. [6], 220. With engraved frontispiece (author's portrait) and title-page. A few edges untrimmed, light age yellowing, the odd spot. Contemporary cloth, spine gilt-lettered. Head and foot of spine a bit rubbed, hinges starting. Autograph R.W. Lamb 1939 to front pastedown; another illegible to ffep. From Pickering's 'Diamond Classics' series. Dedicated to George John, 2nd Earl Spencer (1758-1834), renowned bibliophile, and exquisitely printed, by C. Corrall. A clean copy. Keynes, p.92. Ref: 53694show full image..
