Shelfmark
Fa.5.09(03)
Author
Title
Francisci Porti cretensis, commentarii in Pindari Olympia, Pythia, Nemea, Isthmia.
Varying form of title
Commentarii in Pindari Olympia, Pythia, Nemea, Isthmia
Publication, distribution, etc.
[Genevae] : Apud Ioannem Sylvium, M.D.LXXXIII [1583].
Physical description
[8], 163, [1]p ; 26cm. (4to).
Note
Printer's device on the title page. Schreiber (i.e. Schreiber, Fred. The Estiennes) contends that it is a device of the Estiennes'. The wreath (Stephanus) at the top of the tree, and the rabbits (i.e. Simon de Colin) at the base; Schreiber further shows the cul-de-lampe on p. 163 as belonging to Henri Estienne (cf. the 1578 Plato) as further proof that it was printed in the Estienne shop (from Edinburgh University Library catalogue).
Note
Text in Latin with quotations and examples in Greek.
Note
Bound with two other items.
Note
Previously: Ca.4.10.
Note
Head and tail pieces; initials.
Note
Edited by Aemilius Portus.
Citation/references note
Adams P1977
Provenance
Circular armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
17th? century brown armorial, panelled, blind-rolled calf; remains of two clasps; five raised bands; red spine label.
Subject
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
Switzerland Geneva.
Language code
lat grc
Identifier
B21119