Quintii Horatii Flacci Opera. Cum Novo Commentario ad Modum. by Bond, Joannis - 1855

1659. Amsterdam, Jansonius, 1659 125 Seiten, 3 Blatt. Halblederband der Zeit Joannis Bond (1550-1612) was an English physician classic scholar and member of parlament. This edition of Persius his commentary, also not published until after his death. - Etwas gebräunt; Einband berieben.

Amstelodami [Amsterdam]: Joannem Janssonium, 1659. Paperback. Very Good. 5.5" by 3.5". None. A scarce mid seventeenth century collection of six satires of the Roman poet Persius, with commentary from classicist John Bond. A scarce work, here in the original Latin. Collated, complete.This work contains six satires from the Roman poet Aulus Persius Flaccus, known as Persius. In his works, poems and satires, he demonstrated a Stoic philosophy and strong criticism for what he considered to be the stylistic abuses of his poetic contemporaries.This volume also contains a six page index of words to the rear, and the posthumous commentaries of John Bond. An English physician and classical scholar, Bond served twice as a Member of Parliament. This work first appeared in print in 1614, two years after his death. In the original paper vellum binding. Smart, with small mark to front board, and shelf wear to spine head and tail. Front hinge slightly strained but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound, though… Read More

Full leather, Very well kept, strongly bound, pages are crisp and strong, corners untouched, slight browning from age, signature to front and a date in pen top right title page, tear to the cover page, all shown in the images. 19th century rebinding, very good with some wear. Joannis/John Bond (c. 1550 - 1612) was an English physician, classical scholar, and Member of Parliament. This edition of Persius with his commentary, although not published until after his death. Please view the photographs for more information. Items are guaranteed to be very well packaged prior to postage. Tracking details will be forwarded to the purchaser.