La Pharsale, De Lucain, Par Mr. De Breboeuf. A Leide, Chez Jean Elseivier. Anno 1658.
The Pharsalia by Lucan, Translated by Mr. De Breboeuf. In Leiden, Published by Jean Elzevir, Year 1658.
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Provenance:
Armorial bookplate of Lord Sandys with the motto "produm non poenitet" (the honest man does not regret).
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Size: 81 x 132 mm (approx.)
Condition:
[t.p., t.p., pp.3-417]
Full red grained calf with gilt borders to both boards, gilt title in a compartment to the spine between raised bands, all compartments with gilt borders. Binding with very minor rubbing. Both boards securely attached with minor wear to joints and hinges. Shelf and edge wear. No shelf lean. All page edges gilt with minor scratches. Boards very slightly warped, only noticeable upon close inspection. Bookplate attached to front pastedown. Text block extremely clean with occasional foxing.
