The Satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis
London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1693. Hardcover. Calf leather boards with gilt trim, spine with 6 gilt decorated compartments and raised bands, marbled endpapers, gilt adornment to interior edges. xxxix, 315, 87 pp. VG- cracking to spine, front cover loose, light rubbing, scuffing and general wear to boards, light toning to page edges. Item #174083
Translated into English verse. By Mr. Dryden, and several other Eminent Hands. Together with the Satires of Aulus Persius Flaccus. Made English by Mr. Dryden. With explanatory notes at the end of each satire. To which is prefixed a discourse concerning the original and progress of satire. Dedicated to the Right Honourable Charles Earl of Dorset, by Mr. Dryden. -foot of title page. Contains bookplate of famous book collector, Herschel V. Jones.
OCLC: 2128060
Price: $600.00