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1748-1749 M. Tullii Ciceronis Opera Quae Supersunt Omnia

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Handsomely bound in full vellum, this is a wonderful collection of nineteen volumes of the works of Cicero. A very scarce edition published in mid 18th century Glasgow. In the original Latin. Very scarcely seen in multi-volume sets, with usually only one volume seen at a time. Nineteen volumes only of an impressive twenty volume set of the works of Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, philosopher, orator and writer. Published in Glasgow, this is a very scarce edition of Cicero's collected works. Present here are volumes I-XII, XIV-XX, uniformly bound in full vellum. Lacking only volume XIII. ESTC T138108. Volumes IV-VI are continuously paginated, as called for. An impressive collection of the most important speeches and philosophical works of Cicero, a figure held to be one of the most extraordinary minds of ancient Rome. A distinguished orator and successful lawyer, fifty-two of his speeches survive to this day, along with further philosophical writings, and a wealth of letters and correspondence. Initialled by a former owner to the tail of each title page. Condition In full vellum bindings. Externally, lovely, with light handling marks to vellum. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, otherwise clean and bright. Initialled by a former owner to the tail of each title page. Overall: Very Good Indeed
  • Creator:
    Cicero (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
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  • Period:
    1740-1749
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1748-1749
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  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 984F20D1stDibs: LU8925248689852

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