Dionysius Longinus on the Sublime

Longinus, Dionysius (Cassius); Smith, WIlliam (Trans, notes, life)

London: William Sandby, 1742.

Hardcover (Full Leather). Very Good Condition. Item #048419

Full contemporary leather, worn, rubbed, some loss to leather at spine ends, hinges cracked but attached and sound overall. Scattered minor foxing, browning, internally. 189pp

Of questionable authorship, it was, nevertheless, one of the most influential classical works on the art and effect of good writing.

Provenance: Edward Astley, bookplate and signature. John Dillon (bookplate) Size: Octavo (8vo). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Philosophy; Inventory No: 048419.

Price: $150.00