Fd.8.31
Statius, P. Papinius (Publius Papinius) (Publius Papinius)
[Works. 1559]
Statii Papinii Neapolitani Syluarum libri V. Thebaidos lib. XII. Achilleidos lib. II.
Portion of title: Statii Papinii Neapolitani Sylvarvm Libri V.
Portion of title: Statii Papinii Neapolitani Sylvarum libri V.
Lugduni : Apud Haered. Seb. Gryphij, 1559.
524, [4] p. ; 13cm. (16mo)
Sébastien Gryphius device on t.p. Historiated and floriated initials.
Signatures: a-z⁸ A-K⁸ (K7,8 blank).
Previously published: Lugduni : Apud Seb. Gryphium, 1547.
Baudrier, H.L. Bib. lyonnaise, VIII, p. 295
Schweiger, F.L.A. Klassiche bib., II, 964
BM STC French, 1470-1600, p. 405
Adams S1676
Ownership inscription on front flyleaf: Ex libris Iacobi Malinfantij Tolosani. Lutetia. 1566. The bibliophile Jacques de Malenfant, seigneur de Preyssac.
Engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College.
17th century mid brown calf; rebacked onto calf in ?20th century, with older 17th century spine reattached; gold tooled double fillet, flower roll and fleurons on spine; gilt, gauffred and painted edges; four raised bands.
Red ruled pages.
Previous shelfmark: Fd.8.29.
Latin language Early works to 1800.
Latin poetry Early works to 1800.
Statius, P. Papinius (Publius Papinius) (Publius Papinius). Achilleis.
Statius, P. Papinius (Publius Papinius) (Publius Papinius). Thebais.
Statius, P. Papinius (Publius Papinius) (Publius Papinius). Silvae.
Malenfant, Jacques de, 1530 - 1603 former owner.
Haeredes Sebastiani Gryphii printer.
France Lyon.
B46114