Bidspirit auction | 1691 JUSTIN HISTORIAE PHILIPPICAE ANTIQUE

1691 JUSTIN HISTORIAE PHILIPPICAE ANTIQUE BLIND STAMPED COAT OF ARMS BINDING - Historiae Philippicae Ex recensione Joannis Georgii Graevii cum ejusdem Castigationibus. His accedunt integrae notae Jacobi Bongarsii, Francisci Modii, Matthiae Bernecceri, Isaaci Vossii, Tanaquilli Fabri, Joannis Vorstii & Joannis Schefferi. Amsterdam, Westein; 1691 Original leather binding, with blind-stamped center design [34] lvs., 656 pp., [69] lvs Size 4 3/4 by 7 3/4” Binding worn, very good interior, minor toning, lacks ties Text in Latin Historiae Philippicae was a 44-book work by Trogus that covered human history from the beginning to the time of the Caesars. It focused on Greece and its rulers, peoples, and nations. The work has not survived, but Justin's Justini Historiae Philippicae is the only surviving source for it. Justin's Justini Historiae Philippicae is an abridgment of Trogus' work. Justin's work is about one-sixth the length of the original. He focused on the most important and interesting parts of Trogus' work, and removed parts that were not necessary or attractive to read. Justin's work is an important piece of history because it is a connection to the only pre-Christian work of world history written in Latin. It also provides information about Hellenistic figures. With ex libris of Peter Vogelbach to the front pastedown Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.