Shelfmark
Fg.6.24(04)
Additional shelfmark
[Another copy:] Fh.7.13
Author
Philo, of Alexandria.
Title
Philonis Iudæi opuscula tria: 1, Quare quorundam in sacris literis mutata sint nomina. 2, De formatione Euæ ex Adami latere; & de utriusque lapsu. 3, Somniorum Iosephi, Pharaonis, pincernæque ac pistoris, allegorica expositio. Græce nunc primum edita, studio & opera Dauidis Hœschelii A.M. eiusdemq[ue] notatiunculis alicubi illustrata. E bibliotheca Augustana.
Varying form of title
Running title: Philonos Ioud. P.T. metonom.
Varying form of title
Portion of title: Opuscula tria
Varying form of title
Philonis Ivdaei opvscvla tria
Varying form of title
Philonis Iudaei opuscula tria
Publication, distribution, etc.
Francofurdi : Apud Ioannem Wechelum,, MDLXXXVII. [1587]
Physical description
[8], 276, [4] p. ; 18 cm. (8vo)
Language
Main text in Greek, prefatory matter, printed marginalia and notes include Latin.
Note
Final leaf is blank.
Note
Woodcut title-page printer's device; woodcut head-pieces and initials.
Citation/references note
Adams, P1032
Provenance
[Fg.6.24(04)] Ms. inscription on title-page of first item in volume recording donation to Eton College Library by Henry Godolphin in 1731. Henry Godolphin (1648-1733) was at Eton College 1660-1664, became a Fellow in 1677, and Provost in 1695.
Provenance
[Fg.6.24(04)] Ms. inscription on title-page of first item in volume "R. Widdrington", i.e. Ralph Widdrington of Christ's College, many of whose books were acquired by Provost Godolphin.
Provenance
[Fg.6.24(04)] Motto at head of title of first item in volume: "Mihi veritas virtus".
Provenance
[Fg.6.24(04)] Note in ECL card catalogue: From the library of Isaac Casaubon.
Provenance
[Fg.6.24(04)] Engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College on t.p. verso of first item in volume.
Provenance
[Fh.7.13] In library in 17th century (note in ECL card catalogue).
Binding
[Fg.6.24(04)] 17th-century vellum laced case, laced at head and tail and four sewing supports; yapp edges; ms. spine titles.
Binding
[Fh.7.13] Contemporary limp parchment laced case bindin, laced at head and tail and three sewing supports; traces of ties; yapp edges; ms. spine title.
Copy-specific note
[Fg.6.24(04)] Bound with 4 other works dated between 1564 and 1601.
Copy-specific note
[Fg.6.24(04)] Extensive annotations on front pastedown and free-endpapers giving page references in Latin and Greek; contents lists in an early hand and a later curatorial hand.
Copy-specific note
[Fg.6.24(04)] Previously: Ag.7.16, Eg.7.16.
Copy-specific note
[Fh.7.13] Previously Ac.7.21.
Subject
Eve (Biblical figure)
Subject
Adam (Biblical figure)
Subject
Joseph (Son of Jacob)
Subject
Bible. Old Testament Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Subject
Names in the Bible Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Wechel, Johann, ? - -1593 printer.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Godolphin, Henry, 1648 - 1733 former owner.
Added entry--name
Widdrington, Ralph, 1614 or 15 - 1688 former owner.
Added entry--place
Germany Frankfurt am Main.
Language code
grc lat
Identifier
B33753