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In Platonis theologiam, in Greek and Latin. Hamburg, for sale at Frankfurt: Ruland, 1618.
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PROCLUS Diadochus (410?-485).
In Platonis theologiam, in Greek and Latin. Hamburg, for sale at Frankfurt: Ruland, 1618.
A fine copy of the first edition of Proclus on Platonic philosophy. A major figure in Neoplatonism, Proclus became ‘Diadochus’ or ‘Platonic successor’ and head of the Neoplatonic Academy at Athens. This edition includes a biography of Proclus by his successor at the Academy, Marinus of Neapolis, who outlines Proclus’s acts of magic and healing, as well as his ascetic habits and teaching. Hoffmann III: 289.
Folio (314 x 204mm). With blank Tt6, parallel Latin and Greek text, printer’s device on title, decorative initials, head- and tailpieces (light browning, faint dampstain at a few lower corners). Contemporary vellum. Provenance: stamp removed from title.
In Platonis theologiam, in Greek and Latin. Hamburg, for sale at Frankfurt: Ruland, 1618.
A fine copy of the first edition of Proclus on Platonic philosophy. A major figure in Neoplatonism, Proclus became ‘Diadochus’ or ‘Platonic successor’ and head of the Neoplatonic Academy at Athens. This edition includes a biography of Proclus by his successor at the Academy, Marinus of Neapolis, who outlines Proclus’s acts of magic and healing, as well as his ascetic habits and teaching. Hoffmann III: 289.
Folio (314 x 204mm). With blank Tt6, parallel Latin and Greek text, printer’s device on title, decorative initials, head- and tailpieces (light browning, faint dampstain at a few lower corners). Contemporary vellum. Provenance: stamp removed from title.
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