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Polymetis: or, An enquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the antient artists
by SPENCE, Joseph
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
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1747 ENGLISH 1ed Polymetis by Spence FOLIO Greco-Roman ART Mythology Philosophy
Joseph Spence was an 18th-century English historian known for his anecdotal essays and translations. One of his most important works was "Polymetis" – a collection of full-page engravings of ancient Greek and Roman art paired with dialogues over the works of art themselves. Each of the dialogues and engravings describe:
· various mythological figures
o Jupiter, Medusa, Minerva, Cupid, Hercules, Apollo, Mercury,
· the rise and fall of Roman art
· the influence of Greco-Roman style on 'modern' artists
· allegorical poetry such as Spencer's "Fairy Queen"
· discussions on the philosophy of Socrates
This enormous 1747 first edition folio contains each of the expected full-page engravings. A truly remarkable piece!
Item number: #22610
Price: $750
SPENCE, Joseph
Polymetis: or, An enquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the antient artists
London: printed for Dodsley, 1747.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o xii, 361, [1]
o XLI numbered plates
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~16.25in X 10.5in (41.5cm x 27cm)
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22610
- Title
- Polymetis: or, An enquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the antient artists
- Author
- SPENCE, Joseph
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- for Dodsley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1747
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1747 ENGLISH 1ed Polymetis by Spence FOLIO Greco-Roman ART Mythology Philosophy, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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