Mythology

1581. CONTI, Natale. MYTHOLOGIAE, sive Explicationum Fabularum Libri X. In quibus omnia prope Naturalis & Moralis Philosophia dogmata contenta fuisse demonstantur. Nuper ab ipso autore pluribus sexcentis locis aucti & locupletati... Quibus accedunt libri quattuor venationum carmine ab eodem conscripti. Venice [Comin da Tradino] 1581. 8vo. [xvi]730[44]pp. Second edition, enlarged and enriched by the author. First published in 1551, Conti's collection of myths and fables, gathered from hundreds of Classical texts, was extremely popular throughout Europe. Thematically arranged, the ten books were titled "why Lucina was the Goddess of childbirth," "The origin of the Olympic Games and other competitions," "How outstanding men sought fame," etc. An attractively printed book, with woodcut fountain of Cupid on title, ornamental initials, and final pages of sections printed in chalice or arrowhead shapes. General index, and indexes of places, plants, and animals appearing in the text. Conti's long poem on… Read More

1599 Lycophron Alexandra Greek Poem Byzantine Mythology Scaliger Meursius ELZEVIR

Lycophron was Greek poet whose poem 'Alexandra' one of very few surviving works of the Hellenistic poet. This poem tells the prophetic stories of Cassandra in Greek mythology and the fortunes of city of Troy and Trojan heroes. This poem was one of the earliest written accounts of Alexander the Great with references to his uniting Asia and Europe as a world power.

This 1599 Elzevier edition was edited with commentary by Joannes Meursius and his instructor Joseph Scaliger, who was well known for his commentary and critical notes of classic texts such as Aristotle, Julius Caesar, and the New Testament.

Item number: #7650
Price: $950
LYCOPHRON
Lycophronis Chalcidensis Alexandra. Poëma obscurum. J. Meursius recensuit et libro commentario illustravit. Altera editio aucta et innovata. Accessit J. Scaligeri ... versio centum locis emendatior
Lugduni Batavorum: ex officinâ Ludovici Elzevirii, 1599.

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1611 Aelian On Animals Greek Philosophy FISH Animalia Mythology Wonders RARE

Claudius Aelianus, or more commonly known as Aelian, was a 2nd-century AD Roman rhetorician and philosopher who was well-versed in both Greek and Latin linguistics. Aelian had only two well-known works – 'On Animalia' and 'Variae Historia.'.

'Nature of Animals' is a collection of short philosophical stories about animals and other facets of natural history each with moral lessons rather than just physical descriptions of the animals themselves. According to the Loeb Classical Library, 'Nature of Animals' is
"an appealing collection of facts and fables about the animal kingdom that invites the reader to ponder contrasts between human and animal behavior."

Aelian wrote much of this work based on the observations of other writers including Plutarch and Pliny the Elder. However, the most thorough sections of this work deal with fish and fishermen, which scholars believe to be because Aelian himself enjoyed fishing. In fact,… Read More

London: T Payne; P Elmsly; B White; and J Walter, 1775 A very good 3 volume set with 29 plates (some text engravings) and 3 maps as called for in contemporary full calf bindings. Jacob Bryant (1715-1804) is chiefly known for this work which attempts to link the mythologies of the world to stories and events in the book of Genesis. It was seen as an important publication and is credited with influencing the work of William Blake. Blake was apprenticed to the engraver James Basire whose name appears at the bottom of most of the plates, and is believed to have worked on them. The bindings are in very good clean condition and have been rebacked at some point, retaining the original spines with gilt decorative compartments and red title labels. The boards are in very good condition with some corner wear. The marbled endpapers look to be contemporary with repair at the joints. There is the armorial bookplate of William Orme Foster (1814-1899) to the front pastedowns. He was an iron and coal-master, owning… Read More

1650 Claudian Classical Roman Poetry Mythology Gothic Wars Latin Elzevier 2v
"He who always desires is always poor."
– Claudian
Claudian was a 4th-century B.C. author who wrote poetry and speeches specifically for Roman Emperor Honorius on mythology and early Roman wars. His most famous works include 'De Bello Gothico' and 'In Rufinum' – Claudian's attack on Roman statesman Rufinus. These works, among others, are included in this 1650 Elzevier edition of the works of Claudian.
Item number: #18714
Price: $599
CLAUDIANUS, Claudius
Cl. Claudiani Quae exstant : Nic. Heinsius rec. ac notas addidit. Acced. quaedam hactenus non edita
Lugduni Batavorum : Ex officina Elzeviriana, 1650.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages – 2 volumes
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Vol. 1 – [24], 270
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Vol. 2 – 276, [2]
· References: Willems 675
· Provenance: Armorial Bookplate – SERVARE MUNIA VITÆ
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Likely Sir William Oglander, 3rd Baronet (c. 1680–1734) who married Elizabeth Strode, the daughter and… Read More

2 volumes. the 1870 6th edition. Jameson's excellent study of religious and legendary art. Beautiful leather bound and in VG condition pages clean and bright. Lovely gold edged text. See photos. Both Volumes have the book plate of Julia Jordan Dumaresq.

1733 1ed ZODIAC of Human Life Arabic Astrology Horoscopes Mythology Manzolli

Angelo Manzolli's "Zodiac" is a rare 16th-century collection of 12 essays – one for each sign of the zodiac. This anti-theological work was written to attack the Luther clergy and Protestant doctrine in hopes of pushing science and technological progression. It contains descriptions of the changes in ancient languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew, etc), Greek and Roman mythology, ancient Arabic astrology, studies of the heavens and space, and how the Zodiac influence human behavior!
Item number: #20254
Price: $499
PALINGENE, Marcel [pseud of Pier Angelo Manzolli]
Le Zodiaque de la vie humane, ou preceptes pour diriger la conduite…
Londres : chez Le Prevost & Compagnie, 1733. First edition thus

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Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1
o Vol. 1 – [20], 213, [5]
o Vol. II – [2], 248, [4]
o 1 folding chart
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Language: French
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Binding: Leather; tight and secure
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London: George G. Harrap & Company, 1911. First Edition, First Impression First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Paul, Evelyn. Scarce first edition, beautifully bound in contemporary tree calf with gilt borders to boards and edges, and blind-stamped dentelles. Five raised bands to spine, elaborate gilt decoration and gilt-stamped leather labels. Marbled endpapers and page edges. A very attractive copy. Sixteen beautiful colour plates by Evelyn Paul, depicting subjects such as 'The Breaking of the Bow of Janaka', 'Prahlada Overcoming the Elephants', 'Draupadi Dragged from her Chamber' and 'Bhima Hurled his Mace with Fury'. The text block has been cut down during rebinding making the height of this book 7¾" rather than 8½" in the original binding. Tissue-guards have been added to protect the illustrations. There is a Bowden House School prize bookplate to the front pastedown. Occasional light foxing… Read More

A beautiful copy of this rare item, and in unusually excellent condition. This is the one-volume first UK edition published by New English Library in 1975 in London. All aspects are first rate (see photos ). The slipcase is often missing or damaged, but here it is excellent: just the vaguest sense of rubbing and slight sunning fade to spine, but totally tight, clean and intact. Book itself: pages are crisp, clean and bright: no markings, tanning or inscriptions, almost as new. DJ is complete and excellent with just the slightest edge wearing and possibly a little sunning on spine. Overall, this is a tremendous version of this rare copy, it has obviously been well looked after since day one. **this item may require an additional POSTAGE charge (at cost) depending on your location as it is a heavy item: if so, I will be clear to you before I send. Please see all photos of this lovely book, more available on request Many Thanks

A beautiful copy of the 1975 Weiser edition. Dr Moses Gaster possessed the original text which was potentially a 13th/14th century source (possibly earlier). This was a Hebrew book of magic, the text of which Gaster first published, along with translation and commentary in 1896. His English translation here is followed by the original Hebrew text. Gaster's original document is now in the British Library. This is the third impression from 1975, published by Weiser. Pages are remarkably clean and bright, not a single apparent mark, crease, inscription, tanning or foxing. If anything the top edges have the slightest of age wear. Boards are tight and clean. The very slightest fraying at the base of the spine and a miniscule amount of bending in the bottom corners. But all in all a remarkable copy. Please see all photos, which are of the actual copy for sale. This book is rare in any condition but exceedingly so in this state. No DJ, as published

Garnett's translations of Greek folk verses and songs, along with Stuart-Glennie's additional essays. This is the 2 Volume first edition from 1896. A very nice copy. Both volumes have clear and unmarked rough cut pages, just the odd patch of spotting here and there. Boards are clean with just normal minor shelf wear and corner impacts. Spines both very tight. See all photos - we don't use stock photos, all pictures are of the actual edition for sale

Elliott, W. Gerald Treasure On The Broads. Herbert Jenkins, London Stated First Printing 1933. Signed and inscribed by British screenwriter Dorothy Greenhill, a co-writer of Mr. Elliott's. RARE THUS. USED. Good Condition/ No DJ is included. Orange boards with black titling. 5 X 7 1/2. 312 pages plus adverts. Summary: A mystery story about an ancient buried treasure trove located in Sussex, England.

Kerruish, Jessie Douglas. The Undying Monster: A Tale Of The Fifth Dimension. (Apa The Hammond Mystery) 1936 First Edition, Macmillan Company, NY. IN 2 dust Jackets! The original unclipped $2.00 red and black graphic design dust jacket (discoloured by exposure to marine air) and a new Facsimile replacement dust jacket for a great looking shelf display appearance! EXLIB. Green Boards with black titling. 256 pages. 5 5/8 X 7 15/16 . Summary: "First published in 1922, The Undying Monster set the stage for the many classic werewolf movies and stories that would follow. A centuries old family curse resurfaces to torment the only two remaining family members of the old Hammond dynasty. Set against the backdrop of the Sussex South Downs. Widely regarded as one of the best werewolf novels, brought to the big screen by 20th Century Fox in 1942 (retitled in Britain as The Hammond Mystery)." YOUR OFFERS ARE WELCOME HERE!

GOOD-CONDITION/NEW FAX JACKET. Kerruish, Jessie Douglas. The Undying Monster: A Tale Of The Fifth Dimension. 1936 Popular Edition, Philip Allan, London. QUITE RARE IN THIS EDITION. USED. Green boards, black titling. Good- Condition /New Fax Dust Jacket. Light foxing noted, spine is sunned. 256 pages 5 X 7 3/8. Summary: "First published in 1922, The Undying Monster set the stage for the many classic werewolf movies and stories that would follow. A centuries old family curse resurfaces to torment the only two remaining family members of the old Hammond dynasty. Set against the backdrop of the Sussex South Downs. Widely regarded as one of the best werewolf novels, brought to the big screen by 20th Century Fox in 1942 (retitled in Britain as The Hammond Mystery)."

H. Rider Haggard, Longmans Green & Co., London. The People of the Mist: First Edition September, 1894. Reprinted January, 1895. USED. Good+/ No DJ Included. Green boards with gold gilt titling , jagged mountains and red diamond graphic design. Spine has darkened somewhat. 5 x 7 1/2. 357 PAGES plus adverts. ADVENTURE FICTION ROMANCE. VICTORIAN NOVEL. Summary: "The People of the Mist is the tale of a British adventurer seeking wealth in the wilds of Africa, finding romance, and discovering a lost race and its monstrous god." By the author of "She" and "King Solomon's Mines".