1697, ISBN: 69f48bc63dff645e674e3e3f29cac0b9

Hardcover, First edition

Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Jacob Tonson], The Satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis. Translated into English Verse. By Mr. Dryden, and Several Other Eminent Hands. Together with the Sat… More...

Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Jacob Tonson], The Satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis. Translated into English Verse. By Mr. Dryden, and Several Other Eminent Hands. Together with the Satires of Aulus Persius Flaceus. Made English by Mr. Dryden. With Explanatory Notes at the End of each Satire. To which is prefix’d A Discourse concerning the Original and Progress of Satire. Dedicated to the Right Honourable Charles Earl of Dorset, &c. By Mr. Dryden. Adorn’d with Sculptures. Printed for Jacob Tonson, London, 1697, eighteen engraved plates, 501 pp plus table, full original double ruled paneled mottled leather, 8 x 5.25”, 8vo. In good condition. Moderate scuffing to edges with heavy wear and red rot to top right corner of front board. 1” area of loss at top edge of front board. Slight abrasions to surface of leather. Gilt has been rubbed away from ruling along boards. Beautifully tooled at center compartments with tulip flourishes. Joints worn with red rot and minor loss. Spine worn with minor loss of gilt stamping. Cord lacking at head with loosening cord at tail. Slight loss at ends. Spine abraded overall. Armorial bookplate of Richard Brinsley Sheridan on pastedown. Brinsley has signed the top edge of the pastedown as well. An old hand signature, likely the original owner, on the fly dated 12.10.1696 (this was printed in 1697). Old hand inscription at right hand corner of fly. Small ink splatter at fore-edge, slightly affecting the margins in the first signature. All edges speckled. Lacking title page. Internally good with light toning and minor instances of foxing. A few instances of old hand marginalia. Slight offsetting from plates. Binding tight and intact. Please see photos. 1st edition. The Satires of Juvenal with important provenance of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) an Irish satirist, politician, playwright, poet and long-term owner of the London Royal Theatre. He is known for his plays such as The Rivals, The School for Scandal, The Duenna, and a Trip to Scarborough. He was also a Whig MP for the British House of Commons for Stafford (1780-1806), Westminster (1806-07) and Ilchester (1807-1812). He is buried at Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey., Books<

1697, ISBN: 69f48bc63dff645e674e3e3f29cac0b9

Hardcover, First edition

Near Fine, [PU: Jacob Tonson], THE SATIRES OF DECIMUS JUNIUS JUVENALIS, 1697 JUVENAL & PERSIUS ENGLISH STOIC PHILOSOPHY ROME DRYDEN ILLUSTRATED, RARE BOOK, BOOKS, ANTIQUE OLD FIRST EDITIO… More...

Near Fine, [PU: Jacob Tonson], THE SATIRES OF DECIMUS JUNIUS JUVENALIS, 1697 JUVENAL & PERSIUS ENGLISH STOIC PHILOSOPHY ROME DRYDEN ILLUSTRATED, RARE BOOK, BOOKS, ANTIQUE OLD FIRST EDITION, ED, 1ST STATE, PRINTING, PROVENANCE, SIGNED, INSCRIBED, SIGNATURE, AUTOGRAPH, DUST JACKET, FINE LEATHER, FOLIO, OCTAVO, QUARTO, VELLUM, MANUSCRIPT, LITERATURE, ENGRAVINGS, ILLUSTRATIONS, ENGRAVED PLATES, MAPS, ANTIQUARIAN, 1697 Juvenal & Persius ENGLISH Satires Stoic Philosophy Rome DRYDEN Illustrated Many commit the same crime with a very different result. One bears a cross for his crime; another a crown. Juvenal, The Satires A rare 1697 English printing of The Satires of Juvenal and Persius. This collection of satirical poetry was written in the late 1st and 2nd centuries and discuss society, social norms, irony, each of these providing insight to the morals and values of Roman life at the time. Juvenal outlines many of the concerns he has with Roman citizens including unfaithfulness and greed; issues he recognized as downfalls to society. Many of the satires include references to Greek and Roman mythology. This particular issue was translated by John Dryden and contains numerous full-page engravings, along with the complete satires of Persius. Item number: #19169 Price: $750 JUVENALIS, (Decimus Junius) The satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis London : Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1697. 1st edition Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o [2], xc, 501, [3] Errors in pagination expected of this edition Persius has separate title page o 18 engravings References: Wing J 1290 Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19.5cm x 13cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 19169 Photos available upon request., Books<

1702, ISBN: 69f48bc63dff645e674e3e3f29cac0b9

Hardcover

Near Fine, [PU: J. Tonson], THE SATIRES OF DECIMUS JUNIUS JUVENALIS, PHILOSOPHY, ROME, DRYDEN, ILLUSTRATED, RARE BOOK, BOOKS, ANTIQUE OLD FIRST EDITION, ED, 1ST STATE, PRINTING, PROVENANC… More...

Near Fine, [PU: J. Tonson], THE SATIRES OF DECIMUS JUNIUS JUVENALIS, PHILOSOPHY, ROME, DRYDEN, ILLUSTRATED, RARE BOOK, BOOKS, ANTIQUE OLD FIRST EDITION, ED, 1ST STATE, PRINTING, PROVENANCE, SIGNED, INSCRIBED, SIGNATURE, AUTOGRAPH, DUST JACKET, FINE LEATHER, FOLIO, OCTAVO, QUARTO, VELLUM, MANUSCRIPT, LITERATURE, ENGRAVINGS, ILLUSTRATIONS, ENGRAVED PLATES, MAPS, ANTIQUARIAN, ENGLISH, LONDON, J. TONSON, 1702 Juvenal & Persius ENGLISH Satires Stoic Philosophy Rome DRYDEN Illustrated Many commit the same crime with a very different result. One bears a cross for his crime; another a crown. Juvenal, The Satires A rare 1702 English printing of The Satires of Juvenal and Persius. This collection of satirical poetry was written in the late 1st and 2nd centuries and discuss society, social norms, irony, each of these providing insight to the morals and values of Roman life at the time. Juvenal outlines many of the concerns he has with Roman citizens including unfaithfulness and greed; issues he recognized as downfalls to society. Many of the satires include references to Greek and Roman mythology. This particular issue was translated by John Dryden and contains numerous full-page engravings. Item number: #19493 Price: $499 JUVENALIS, (Decimus Junius) The satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis London : J. Tonson, 1702. Details: Collation: complete with all pages o [2], lxxxviii, [4], 423, [1] o 18 engravings Provenance: o Armorial Bookplate Lancelot Charles Lee o Stamp Hugh C. Littlejohn Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~7.5in X 4.5in (19cm x 11.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 19493 Photos available upon request., Books<