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PLATO (427?-347). The Republic...in Ten Books. Glasgow: Robert and Andrew Foulis, 1763.
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PLATO (427?-347). The Republic...in Ten Books. Glasgow: Robert and Andrew Foulis, 1763.
4o (233 x 179 mm). Publisher's advertisement leaf at end (light marginal worming to a few leaves). Contemporary marbled calf, spine gilt in compartments with red morocco lettering-piece; folding case (light wear to spine).
FIRST EDITION. This edition of The Republic was translated by Harry Spens, who was the minister of the parish of Wemyss in Fife. Robert and Andrew Foulis gained international renown as publishers for their editions of the Greek and Latin classics.
4o (233 x 179 mm). Publisher's advertisement leaf at end (light marginal worming to a few leaves). Contemporary marbled calf, spine gilt in compartments with red morocco lettering-piece; folding case (light wear to spine).
FIRST EDITION. This edition of The Republic was translated by Harry Spens, who was the minister of the parish of Wemyss in Fife. Robert and Andrew Foulis gained international renown as publishers for their editions of the Greek and Latin classics.