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Select Epigrams of Martial; translated and imitated by William Hay, Esq.; with an Appendix of some by Cowley, and other hands
by Martial; translated & imitated by William Hay
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- Very Good
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London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1755. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo 7" - 7. Particularly handsomely rebound copy of the First Edition thus, being the first of this translation and with extensive additions and commentaries by William Hay and Cowley. "In these imitations Mr. Hay has generally preserved the sense, and often the spirit and turn of Martial, according to the publisher. Rebound in creamy black leather over boards, silver lettering over burgundy leather labels at spine of title, author, and date of publication. New endpapers, fine softpaper interior is quite bright and clean, unmarked and uber-tightly bound. The title-pages are in Latin on verso facing title-page, in English and with Latin text on verso and English translation on recto throughout. Fine black-and-white heads, tails and some initials, too. The compiler, William Hay (1695 - 1755) was elected to Parliament in 1734, says his Wikipedia entry, and he remained there until his death. This was published just before he passed away. [xii], 239 [240 blank], 241 - 268] pp. including Index; p. 239 is mis-numbered 139,Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- 357223
- Title
- Select Epigrams of Martial; translated and imitated by William Hay, Esq.; with an Appendix of some by Cowley, and other hands
- Author
- Martial; translated & imitated by William Hay
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- R. and J. Dodsley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1755
- Size
- 12mo 7" - 7
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Martial William Hay Latin language English language
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian and Collectible;
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