Plutarchi Chaeronensis Moralia, Id Est Opera, Exceptis, Vitis, Reliqua. Graeca Emendavit, Notationem Emendationum, et Latinam Xylandri Interpretationem Castigatam, Subjunxit, Animadversiones Explicandis Rebus ac Verbis, Item Indices Copiosos, Adjecit, Daniel Wyttenbach. Oxonii: E Typographeo Clarendoniano, 1795-1800, 8vos.
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An attractive set of the important Clarendon Press edition of Plutarch, here with the five volumes bound into ten. This was one of the great achievements of late 18th-century classical scholarship and provides both the Greek text alongside Xylander's Latin version, as well as various notes, commentary, indexes, etc. This was the most influential early modern edition of Plutarch's Moralia and his other works aside from the Lives.
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Condition:
Contemporary Oxford full calf bindings, gilt-panelled, boards lined in double-fillet gilt, repeating gilt in compartments between five raised bands. Titles lettered to spines. Bindings rubbed, losses at extremities, gilt remains bright and attractive, mild discolouration in places. Shows well on the shelf. Boards attached, some joints starting, but generally secure. Edges marbled. Bookplate to front pastedowns. Text block mildly toned, sporadic foxing, else a well presented clean set.
