Homer

[Homeri Ilias, Latino carmine reddita, Helio Eobano Hesso interprete] [= The Iliad of Homer in Latin]

Parisiis [= Paris]: Ioannem Roigny [= Jean de Roigny] / Guil. Morelium, 1550. Later edition. Hardcover. 16mo. [3], 4-797, [3] pp. Contemporary parchment with manuscript over wooden boards. The text of the poem in Latin. The translation from Greek into Latin done by Helius Eobanus Hessus. The notes and commentary in Latin done by Joachim Camerarius. A small piece of an illuminated manuscript bound in. Adams 785. Young 183. First published in Basel in 1540. A charming copy of the epic poem, displaying fascinating aspects of book binding and production in early modern Europe. Good. Item #000016242

A piece of the title page torn away, the binding starting at the front hinge and spine but holding.

Price: $750.00