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Secundus the Silent Philosopher. the Greek Life of Secundus. Critically Edited and Restored so Far As Possible Together with Translations of the Greek and Oriental Versions, the Latin and Oriental Texts, and a Study of the Tradition
by Perry, Ben Edwin
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Ithaca: The American Philological Association/Cornell University Press. Good with no dust jacket. 1964. Hardcover. Xiv, 160, 7, 11, 74, 67, 71-98, [viii], 3 pp. 7 plates at the rear. Ads. Octavo. In dark green cloth with dull gold spine. Covers have minor normal wear. Interior has a bit of humidity staining in the gutter at the top first few pages, some light edge rippling here or there. Not a perfect copy but still very usable and respectable, as well as quite scarce. Introduction gives information about Secundus, manuscript tradition of the Greek text, medieval Latin tradition, the Oriental versions. The Greek Text with Notes and Translation. The Latin Translation by Willelmus. History of Secundus according to Vincent of Beauvais. Fragmentary Syriac Version, the Armenian Version, the Arabic version, and the Aethiopic text, with plates showing some of the Oriental manuscripts. ; Philological Monographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Leaf and Stone Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10967
- Title
- Secundus the Silent Philosopher. the Greek Life of Secundus. Critically Edited and Restored so Far As Possible Together with Translations of the Greek and Oriental Versions, the Latin and Oriental Texts, and a Study of the Tradition
- Author
- Perry, Ben Edwin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket
- Publisher
- The American Philological Association/Cornell University Press
- Place of Publication
- Ithaca
- Date Published
- 1964
- Keywords
- Syriac, Armenian, Secundus_the_silent, Cynicism, Neopythagorean, Willelmus Medicus
- Bookseller catalogs
- Classics; Language - Ancient Greek; Languages - Semitic;
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Leaf and Stone Books
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Toronto, Ontario
About Leaf and Stone Books
Formerly Greekdrama Books Specializing in classical, medieval and ancient languages, history and cultures; antiquarian and unusual books; and interesting used books. We also carry many early printed books, particularly in the subjects of classics and religion, including incunabula and manuscripts.
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