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Xenophon (Joahnn Loewenklau, trans.)
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Description
Omnia, quae exstant, opera. Basel: for Thomas Guarinus, 1569
Folio. Greek and italic type. Woodcut printer's device on title, one woodcut historiated initial, many woodcut decorative initials; outer corner of title frayed, occasional light stains. Contemporary German blind-stamped pigskin, stamped supralibros in central panel of each cover; clasps and catches lacking, back painted gray.
Folio. Greek and italic type. Woodcut printer's device on title, one woodcut historiated initial, many woodcut decorative initials; outer corner of title frayed, occasional light stains. Contemporary German blind-stamped pigskin, stamped supralibros in central panel of each cover; clasps and catches lacking, back painted gray.
Provenance
Hans Uthman vom Schmolcz (or Schmoltz) auf Lambsfelt (supralibros and ownership inscription on pastedown) -- J.D.B. (small purchase note on title dated "1725") -- Mousson (purchase note, Berlin, 1753)
Literature
Adams X-12; Hoffmann III:776
Catalogue Note
First edition of this text and translation by the humanist, historian and jurisconsult Johann Loewenklau (1553-1593), known for the precision of his Greek and the correctness of his Latin. His dual-language edition followed the Estienne text, with emendations.