Shelfmark
Cb.2.2.04 - Cb.2.2.05
Author
Uniform title
[De rerum natura. English]
Title
Titus Lucretius Carus, of the nature of things. In six books. Translated into English verse by Thomas Creech ... Explained and illustrated with notes and animadversions; being a compleat system of Epicurean philosophy.
Edition
The sixth edition.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed and sold by T. Warner; and J. Walthoe, jun., 1722.
Physical description
2v. ; 8vo.
Note
Previously Ca.5.10-11.
Note
Translation (Latin-English) of "De rerum natura".
Note
X.
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Storer bequest label dated 1800; bequeathed to Eton by Anthony Morris Storer in 1799.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of James Ibbetson D.D.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate with motto "Nec impetu nec imperio". Three escallops on dexter bend, shield surmounted by helmet and head of unicorn.
Binding
18th century blind-stamped, panelled calf.
Subject
Philosophy, Ancient Early works to 1800.
Subject
Natural history Pre-Linnean works.
Genre/Form
Poems
Added entry--name
Creech, Thomas, 1659 - 1700 editor and translator.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B13474