Juvenalis (or, Juvenal), Decimus Junius and Aulus Persius Flaccus. THE SATIRES OF DECIMUS JUNIUS JUVENALIS. Translated into English Verse. By Mr. Dryden, and Several Other Eminent Hands. Together with the Satires of Aulus Persius Flaccus. Made English by Mr. Dryden… To Which Is Prefix’d a Discourse Concerning the Original and Progress of Satire… by Mr. Dryden
$350
London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1693. Folio (12-3/4” x 8-3/4”). 2 parts in 1, each with a title-page. Each of the satires is preceded by its own half-title and followed by explanatory notes. Orig. speckled calf, worn, rebacked, orig. brown morocco spine label laid back down. Repair to the fore-margin of the title affecting the ruled border and one letter. Tiny bookplate on front pastedown.. The first edition of the John Dryden (1631-1700) translation. Wing J1288.
| Author | Juvenalis (or, Juvenal), Decimus Junius and Aulus Persius Flaccus |
|---|---|
| Title | THE SATIRES OF DECIMUS JUNIUS JUVENALIS. Translated into English Verse. By Mr. Dryden, and Several Other Eminent Hands. Together with the Satires of Aulus Persius Flaccus. Made English by Mr. Dryden… To Which Is Prefix’d a Discourse Concerning the Original and Progress of Satire… by Mr. Dryden. |
| Year of Publication | 1693 |
| Publisher | Printed for Jacob Tonson |