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PRUDENTIUS, Aurelius Clemens

Opera Omnia. Nunc primum cum codd. Vaticanis collata. Praefatione, variantibus lectionibus, notis, rerum verborimque indice locupletissimo aucta et illustrata
Parma
Bodoni, Johann Baptist
1788
€300 - €500

2 vols. in-4to, [10],72 [2], 302, [2] , 57, [2] pp; [4], 284, [2] pp, title-vignette depicting lush foliage surrounding a central medallion with a cross, (1 leaf loose). Half parchment bindings with morocco title pieces, spines gilt, slightly soiled, title piece of vol. 2 renewed. Both volumes in good condition.

Prudentius (c. 348-405), originally from Roman Spain (probably Tarragona), is widely regarded as the greatest Christian Latin poet of Late Antiquity. His works beautifully combine classical poetic form with early Christian themes. A superb edition distinguished by Bodoni's celebrated typography and editorial care. Ref. Brooks 361 ; Brunet IV, 916: ""Edition fort belle

Classics