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(Geneva): Henricus Stephanus, 1588. folio, [20], 621, [15], 73, [7] pp., lacks any/all prelims; old full vellum, covers soiled, small inked ownership markings to the title page, old moisture stain to the bottom and fore edge margin and the top inner margins, good only. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.

[Geneva]: Henri Estienne, 1588. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Folio (348 x 221 mm). [20], 621, [15], 73, [7] pp. Signatures: (par)6 2(par)4 a-3n6 3o4. Double column Greek and Latin text, woodcut device on title. Bound in 17th century morocco, regilded and rebacked. Text little browned, occasional foxing, two leaves in signature ss misbound. Very good copy. ---- PMM 102 (this edition); Adams T667; Renouard, Estienne, 152-153; Schreiber, Estienne, 216; Dibdin II, 506. - Second Estienne edition. Thucydides recognised that the Peloponnesian war was the event of greatest importance in the history of Greece and he devoted himself to recording it in the belief that knowledge of the past is the best guide to the future. With De bello Peloponnesiaco Thucydides established the highest historical methods and standards, limiting his sources to either personal knowledge or verifiable witnesses in order to present as accurate and objective a picture of… Read More