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Decimus Junius Juvenalis, and Aulus Persius Flaccus /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Juvenal
Other Authors: Persius, Holyday, Barten, 1593-1661 (Translator), Luggan, David, active 17th century (Engraver), Downing, William, active 1675-1720 (Printer)
Format: Book
Language:English
Subjects:
Juvenal > Translations into English.
Verse satire, Latin > Translations into English.
Persius > Translations into English.
Juvenal.
Persius.
Verse satire, Latin.
Translations.
Description
Item Description:The satires of Persius have also special title page on page [285]: "Aulus Persius Flaccus His Satyres..."
Letterpress printed.
Title page in red and black.
Title in double-lined border.
Printer's device on title page.
Decorative headpieces and initial letters.
Preface to Persius contains a biography of the author.
Most metal engravings are by David Luggan.
Page 90 misnumbered 75; 152 misnumbered 134.
The Cushing Library/Rare Books copy was acquired as part of the Lois Goddard Morrison Collection of Eighteenth Century Literature.
Physical Description:6 preliminary leaves, 341 pages : illustrations (including portraits) folded plates, map, folded plans ; 30 cm
Place of Publication:England -- Oxford.