Creator
Theocritus.
Title
Eclogae triginta…
Coverage
Venice
Publisher
Aldus Manutius
Date
February 1496
Description
In addition to Theocritus, this volume includes the editiones principes of many of the works of Theognis, Hesiod, and other Greek poets. The book opens with an introductory letter addressed by Aldus to his former teacher Battista Guarino, in which he states, “Here, most illustrious master, is the Theogonia of Hesiod, which you ask me to provide for the public instruction of your pupils.” Bound by Charles Hering for George John, Lord Spencer (1758–1834).
Source
From the collection of G. Scott Clemons.