Author: [Sallust] Sallustius, C. Crispus; Florus, L. Annaeus:

Title: (Opera).

Publication: Birminghamiae [Birmingham]: Joannis Baskerville, 1774.

Description: 12mo., pp. [ii], 275, [ii]. Final leaf blank. Small marginal tear to pp.137-8, lightly toned. Later straight grain red morocco, gilt title and 'Baskerville' to spine, gilt dentelles, a.e.g., marbled endpapers. Spine and corners a bit rubbed, but very good. Small ink stamp of Berkelouw Booksellers, Sydney to ffep version. Presentation inscription to preliminary blank: 'Buckie Higher Grade School / 1905 / Leaving Certificate Examination / George Cowie / passed in Higher Latin / from the School Board [illegible]'. An illegible ownership inscription to title-page.

Gaskell notes five different arrangements of the pagination in gathering O; this copy conforms to variant d).

Bibliography: ESTC T131427; Gaskell 55

Reference Number: [54179]

Price: £300

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