Auction 91 Part 1 Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art
The Works of Philo of Alexandria – Latin Edition – Basel, 1561
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Philonis Iudaei, scriptoris eloquentissimi, ac philosophi summi, lucubrationes omnes quotquot haberi potuerunt, the works of Philo of Alexandria. Basel: Nicolaum Episcopium iuniorem (Nicolaus Episcopius the Younger), 1561 (imprint from clolphon). Latin.
43 works by Philo of Alexandria, translated from Greek by Sigmund Gelen, with four introductions. Woodcut initial at the beginning of each work. Two additional works at the end, one by Athenagoras of Athens and one by Aeneas of Gaza.
[4] ff., 720, [28] pp., 31 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Some leaves browned. Worming to some leaves (with minor damage to text). Markings and notations by hand to title page and several other leaves. Open tear to title page (from ink erosion), damaging several words. Worn and damaged binding (with tears). New strip of leather to spine, for reinforcement.
43 works by Philo of Alexandria, translated from Greek by Sigmund Gelen, with four introductions. Woodcut initial at the beginning of each work. Two additional works at the end, one by Athenagoras of Athens and one by Aeneas of Gaza.
[4] ff., 720, [28] pp., 31 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Some leaves browned. Worming to some leaves (with minor damage to text). Markings and notations by hand to title page and several other leaves. Open tear to title page (from ink erosion), damaging several words. Worn and damaged binding (with tears). New strip of leather to spine, for reinforcement.
Bibles, Various Studies
Bibles, Various Studies