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Memoirs of the Court of Augustus.
1760 3 volumes in-4, plein veau moucheté de l'époque, dos à 5 nerfs soulignés de filets dorés, pièces de titre et de tomaison de maroquin noir et rouge, roulette dorée sur les coupes, tranches rouges, (6), 383 p. ; vii, 456 p. et (6), 573, (49) p., 25 planches de portraits gravés hors texte. London, A. Millar, (and Edinburgh: Printed by Hamilton, Balfour and Neill), 1755-1763.
Thomas Blackwell (1701-1757) was a distinguished classical scholar and historian but also counted among the luminaries of the Scottish Enlightenment. This seminal work, "Memoirs of the Court of Augustus" firmly established his reputation as a leading figure of his time. Following Blackwell's demise, John Mills undertook the task of continuing and finalizing the third volume, which saw publication in 1763.Renowned for its portrayal of significant historical figures through authentic antiquities, Blackwell's work garnered acclaim upon its release. Samuel Johnson himself lauded its meticulous depiction of events and its engaging narrative style.Vol. 1 have imprint: London: Printed for A. Millar, 1760.Vol.2: Edinburgh: Printed by Hamilton, Balfour and Neill, 1755.Vol. 3: London: Printed for A. Millar, 1763. "Continued and completed from the original papers of the late Thomas Blackwell (...) by John Mills, Esq.".Large paper issue. Index to all three volumes.Contemporary engraved armorial bookplate of Joseph Pickford Esqr, with the motto "Si vincula gero non vincor" on all three volumes.Some minor worm damage without affecting the text. Joints and hinges a little worn. Some scattered browning.A good copy well bound at the time.
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Mémoires de la Cour d'Auguste...
Paris chez L. Cellot 1781 3 vol. relié 3 vol. in-12, plein veau marbré fauve, dos à nerfs ornés de fleurons et encadrements dorés, pièces de titre et de tomaison, tranches rouges, 490 + (2), 468 et 536 pp., frontispice gravé. Seconde édition française, revue et corrigée. Traduction par Aimé-Ambroise-Joseph Feutry (1720-1789), avocat, homme de lettres et inventeur de machines de guerre. Ex-libris gravé : bibliothèque du Château de Lagny. Coiffes et coins émoussés, sinon exemplaire en bonne condition, sans rousseurs, dans une plaisante reliure de l'époque.
