B22374
Shelfmark
Fa.8.17
Author
Estienne, Henri, printer
Title
Parodiae morales H. Stephani : in poetarum vet. senentias celebriores, totide[m] versibus Gr. ab eo redditas... ; Centonum veterum & parodiarum vtriusque linguae exempla.
Varying form of title
Centonum veterum & parodiarum vtriusque linguae exempla
Varying form of title
Stephani parodia
Publication, distribution, etc.
[Geneva] :, excubebat Henricus Stephanus, Anno,, M.D. LXXV [1575].
Physical description
[16], 150, [2]; 187, [1]p ;, 16cm.
Note
Lacking title-page. Catalogued from Adams reference.
Note
The parodies in the 1st work are accompanied by the original verses, both in Latin and in Greek translation. The 2nd work consists of a prose text by Estienne including Greek or Latin examples by other writers.
Note
Printer's device on title page with motto: "Noli altum sapere"; head-pieces; initials (from Sheffield University Library catalogue).
Note
Place of publication from Adams (S1784).
Note
Previously: Fi.6.25.
Note
Pencil ms. notes on flyleaf about Adams reference.
Note
Signatures: [+]8 a-i8 k4, A-M8 (k4, M7 and M8 blank).
Note
In 'Parodiae morales' (150 p.) the rectos, beginning with the 9th page, are blank except for printed signatures.
Citation/references note
Adams S1784; CLC E601
Provenance
Signature on final page: "Ric Gaye John Gaye 1654".
Provenance
Book-label of John Reynolds, recording donation to Eton College in 1751.
Binding
18th? century quarter brown calf; red and blue marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; red spine label; spine title: "Stephani Parodia".
Subject
Latin poetry, Translations into Greek, Early works to 1800.
Subject
Latin poetry, Early works to 1800.
Subject
Parodies, Latin, Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Reynolds, John, former owner.
Added entry--place
Switzerland, Geneva.
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