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1900ref. 979T70London: Gibbings & Company Limited 1900. Cloth. Very Good. 7" by 4.5". None. A smart three volume set of the Colloquies of Erasmus a collection of dialogues or skits on a wide variety of subjects. Complete in three volumes. With a portrait frontispiece to volume one. Erasmus' Colloquies are a collection of dialogues or skits on a wide variety of subjects which began in the late 1490s as informal Latin exercises for his own pupils. The first official version of 1518 was described as "a collection of formulae and conversational passages." Notable for its insightful commentary on various aspects of human life and society the work showcases Erasmus' wit and humor. With sections addressing topics such as manners education and theological debates often through sparkling exchanges between different characters. Written by Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus commonly known in English as Erasmus a Dutch Christian humanist Catholic priest and theologian educationalist satirist and philosopher. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Northern Renaissance. Translated by Nathan Bailey an English philologist and lexicographer. Edited with notes from Rev. E. Johnson. Publisher's catalogue to the rear of volume one. In the original full cloth binding. Externally smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. The odd small mark to the boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting and age toning to the endpapers. A contemporary ink inscription to the half-title with a contemporary ink stamp to the front endpaper. Very Good Gibbings & Company, Limited hardcover
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1900ref. 21445London 1900. Small 8vo. 3 orig. full cloth. gilt. Top edge gilt. XXVI308346315 pp. hardcover
1965ref. WW6168University of Chicago Press 1965. ~Top edges slightly toned. Owner's signature. ~Robust packaging. Tracking can be added to overseas orders. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 1st edn. Very Good. xxxiv 662pp. 25 x 17cm. University of Chicago Press Hardcover
1878ref. 034676London: Reeves & Turner 1878. HEAVY. xxvi 464; 467pp; notes. Contemporary vellum leather title label to spine page edges tinted red. Bookplate and label of theological library stamps of Congregational Ministers library label on spine card pocket at rear original owners gift notation opposite title page. Occasional moderate foxing. Volumes I & II bound as a single volume. Bailey's transaltion carefully revised and with clerical errors corrected. First Thus. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo. Ex-Library. Reeves & Turner Hardcover
1878ref. 011116London: Reeves and Turner 1878 cloth bound in two volumes complete purple cloth boards but the backstrips are sun faded with wear at head and tail top page edges gilt internally tidy copies xxvi 464 467pp vol 2 has split at bottom of lower joint 2kg rate so extra shipping charge. First Edition. Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7 - 9 tall. Reeves and Turner hardcover
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ref. 121790London Printed for Evan. Tyler. and Ralph. Holt. for H. Brome B. Tooke and T. Sawbridge at the Gun at the West-end of St. Pauls the Ship in St Pauls Church-Yard and the three Flower-de-luces in Little-Britain 1671. . First edition in English; 8vo 17 x 11 cm; engraved frontispiece laid-down bookplate to front pastedown occasional early annotations in pen a little browned later endpapers lacking blank ff; contemporary blind-panelled calf corner-pieces of floral urns later contrasting red morocco lettering-pieces to spine rebacked a little rubbed very good; 8 555 3pp. The first edition in English of Erasmus' c.1466-1536 Colloquies complete in contemporary blind-panelled calf and with the engraved portrait frontispiece. The Colloquies contain a collection of excerpts drawn from a range of classical authors and were originally intended as a teaching-aid to help students learn Latin. With excellent provenance for the Liberal politician Robert Crew-Milnes 1858-1945 Earl and later Marquess of Crewe. Milnes took up his seat in the House of Lords on the death of his father the poet Robert Monckton Milnes in 1885. He served in a number of ministerial posts including stints as Secretary of State for India Lord Privy Seal Secretary of State for War and Ambassador to France. ESTC R20312. London, Printed for E[van]. T[yler]. and R[alph]. H[olt]. for H. Brome, B. Tooke, and T. Sawbridge, at the Gun at the West-end o unknown
1900ref. 11187London: Gibbings & Company Limited 1900. 4 volume 16mo. Good. Three volume set with matching copy of In Praise of Folly. Light wear and soiling to maroon cloth boards corners slightly rubbed. Gilt design to front boards of each volume slightly rubbed away in spots but near full luster. Slight bumping to heads of all volumes' spines. Top edges gilt. Gatherings secure pages clean. Feel free to email for more pictures. Gibbings & Company, Limited unknown
1900ref. ZZ4323Gibbings & Company Limited 1900. Limited to 1500 sets. Title page printed in red and black brown cloth with pictorial gilt decorations to the spine and front board. Top edges gilt. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. Miniscule owner's signature to 1/2 titlepage. Binding sound text unmarked. Miniscule owner's signature to 1/2 titlepage. Binding sound text unmarked. Very Good. xxvii 308 vi 346 vi 315pp. 18 x 12 cm. Gibbings & Company, Limited Hardcover
1671ref. Pv5b111a"Prince of Christian Humanists" Desiderius Erasmus 1466 1536 was undoubtedly the most widely read author of the 16th Century. His books were best sellers; his writings accounted for 10-20% of all book sales in Europe by the 1530's. Presented here is the first Printing in the English language of his Colloquies A Work of very great Use to such as desire to attain an exact knowledge of the Latin Tongue. First published in 1518 and expanded by Erasmus over the next fifteen years Erasmus' Colloquies deliver a collection of lively dialogues which delighted readers far beyond the Renaissance schoolroom for whom these were originally intended. They cover a wide range of topics including religion education morality and social issues. The dialogues often satirical and critical address the issues of Erasmus' time and offer sharp commentary on contemporary society. The Colloquies were intended to teach Latin and moral lessons to students but they also serve as a window into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the Renaissance. The English translation of the Erasmus' Colloquies introduced English-speaking audiences to Erasmus' ideas and philosophy creating a profound impact on European intellectual thought during the Renaissance. The Colloquies also played a key role in the development of English prose and language as they were widely read and studied by both students and scholars. This highly enticing very scarce first printing is in excellent condition professionally rebound in full leather with five compartments and four ribs to spine with bright gilt details and title. Binding and hinges are firm new end papers and paste downs no loose or missing pages. Completely free of writings or markings of any kind light scattered foxing some mild damp staining to early and last pages see photos. 555 pages. A desirable example of this most significant Erasmus first appearance in English. Book #Pv5b111. $1895. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand and other legends and landmarks. Brome, Tooke, Sawbridge hardcover
