Marci Accii Plauti Comoediae. Ex Editione Joh. Frederici Gronovii. Glasguae: Robertus et Andreas Foulis, 1763.
The Works of Plautus, printed by the Foulis Press in 1763.
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A beautiful set of the Foulis Press edition of Plautus' works, finely bound in full red morocco by R. Nelson in 3 volumes
Titus Maccius Plautus, also known as Plautus or Plauto, was an ancient Roman playwright from the Old Latin period, well known as his works are the earliest to survive without a manuscript lacuna; his works survive in their complete form. He was notably influenced by Aristophanes.
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Size: 102 x 159 mm (approx., each)
Condition:
[(2), t.p., 2pp, A1-T2 (292pp), (2)]; [(2), t.p., A1-T4 (296pp), (2)]; [(2), t.p., A1-R5 (265pp)(2)]
An excellent set, beautifully finely bound by R. Nelson in full red morocco with spine compartments & boards lined in gilt, all edges gilt. Spines uniformly dulled, a little rubbed, with minor losses at extremities. Joints rubbed, but uncracked, with all boards securely attached, bindings secure, and without shelf lean. Minor shelf and edge wear. Top edges a little discoloured as typical else edges remain very good. Without any attached bookplates, bindings signed at bottom of ffep. Text blocks very clean and bright, mildly toned as typical, else internally fine. Light ex-bookseller pencil inscription to foot of ffep in first volume (only).
