B22345
Language code
lat, grc
Shelfmark
Fa.8.11
Author
Theocritus
Title
Theocriti aliorumque poetarum Idyllia. Eiusdem epigrammata. Simmiae Rhodii ouum, alae, securis, fistula. Dosiadis ara. Omnia cum interpretatione et Nas. imitationes Theocriti, observationes H. Stephani.
Varying form of title
Theocriti aliorvmqve poetarvm Idyllia. Eiusdem epigrammata. Simmiæ Rhodii ouum, alæ, securis, fistula. Dosiadis ara. Omnia cum interpretatione et Nas. imitationes Theocriti, observationes H. Stephani
Varying form of title
Epigrammata
Publication, distribution, etc.
[Geneva] :, Excudebat Henricus Stephanus,, anno M.D.LXXIX [1579].
Physical description
[16], 447, [1], 63, [1], 128p ;, 12cm.
Note
Text in Greek and Latin.
Note
The figure-poems of Simmias of Rhodes are typographically arranged in the shape of the objects they describe.
Note
Parts 2-3 have half-titles.
Note
The first work includes the idylls of Moschus and Bion.
Note
Estienne based this edition on his 1566 edition "Poetae Graeci Principes." (OLIS catalogue).
Note
Printer's device on title page; ornamental head-pieces.
Citation/references note
Adams T473
Provenance
Book-label of John Reynolds, recording donation to Eton College in 1751.
Binding
16th century brown calf; double blind fillet to form a border; three raised bands; spine title; spine label: "Poetæ minores".
Subject
Greek poetry, Translations into Latin.
Subject
Concrete poetry, Classical.
Added entry--name
Estienne, Henri, printer.
Added entry--name
Reynolds, John, former owner.
Added entry--name
Aubery, Claude
Added entry--name
Simmias, of Rhodes,
Added entry--name
Dosiades.
Added entry--name
Bion, of Phlossa near Smyrna.
Added entry--name
Moschus.
Added entry--place
Switzerland, Geneva.
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