Disticha de Moribus ad Filium.

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $100

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author

CATO, DIONYSIUS

printer

Fr. Houttuyn

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1759

Description

Engraved frontispiece, with four additional engraved plates by Jan Fokke. Title in red and black. The Robert Hoe copy with his leather book-label.

references

Brunet I, 1668.

summary

First polyglot edition of these ethical teachings, here in Latin, Greek, English, German, Dutch and French.

pp. xvi, 348. Later gilt-ruled morocco, gilt dentelles, a.e.g., rubbed. 8vo.

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