Maximus Tyrius.

[Greek title:] Sermones siue Disputationes XLI.

[Geneva], H. II Estienne 1557.

8vo (165 x 106 mm.). [iix], 363 [r. 263]p..

Mid-19th-century gilt- and blind-decorated calf (hinges worn), spine and lettering gilt, marbled edges, red silk marker.

With: Maximus Tyrius.
            Sermones siue Disputationes XLI.  [Geneva], H. II Estienne 1557. 8vo. [xvi], 320p. 

            Ad I-II: Editio Princeps of these Greek lectures on moral philosophy, here with the Latin translation of Cosimo de’ Pazzi (1466-1513). Estienne edited the Greek text, added critical notes and substantially emended the Latin version. In good condition (first title cut close at the top), scattered early manuscript annotations, bookplate of Bob Luza (1893-1980).
¶Renouard, Annales…des Estienne 116,2.

Item #11282

Price: $880.00