APOLLONIUS DE RHODE

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APOLLONIUS DE RHODE
Argonauticon libri IIII. [In Greek, revised by Henri Estienne] Geneva, Henri Estienne, 1574. In-4 (243 x 162 mm) of 4 ff.n.ch., 240 pp. [i.e. 248]. Olive morocco, triple gilt fillet on the boards, central coat of arms of the prince Bourbon-Conti (OHR 2645), smooth spine decorated with a grotesque pattern, gilt edges (18th century binding). Renouard, Estienne, 141:1; Schreiber, 188; Adams, A-1316. A beautiful and important edition, beautifully printed by Henri Estienne with Greek commentaries framing the main text. "A very important and beautifully printed edition of the Argonautica, including the Greek scholia surrounding the text, as well as 8 pages of textual notes by Estienne; in his dedicatory preface, to the Dutch humanist Gerard Falckenburg, Estienne has included additional textual emendations" (Schreiber). Spine faded, title-piece missing. Provenance: Louis-François de Bourbon, prince de Conti (OHR 2645 different iron, coat of arms) - Lord Monson (ex-libris) - Library Aretanée (?).
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