S. S. Iustini Philosophi et Martyris Opera Quae Feruntur Omnia: ad Optimos Libros MSS. Partim Nondum Collatos Recensuit Prolegomenis Adnotatione Versione Instruxit Indes Adiecit, 3 vols
by [Justin Martyr] Otto, J. C. T. ed
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Ienae. Used - Good. 1847. Vol 2 1879 by the same publisher. Vol. 1 three quarters calf with marbled paper. Vols. II&III rebound together in buckram. Vols. 1 and 3 paginated in two parts, bound together. 8vo., liv 215 510; lxx 324 [vi plates] lv 223 [iv plates] 426 pp. Vol. 1 has extensive wear to calf at spine, in 5 compartments with raised bands. Azuline stamp title still visible. Marbled paper has some mild chipping to edges. All edges castaneous stain. Front hinge starting but quite sound. Sparse marginalia. Vol. 2 (containing vols. 2 & 3) ex-library with mininal markings (stamp to full title and copy-right page), otherwise in excellent condition. Faintly marbled edges. Text is clean and tight. Overall excellent reading copies, sound though unattractive. (Subject: Late Antuiquity and Early Chrisitanity.)
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- S. S. Iustini Philosophi et Martyris Opera Quae Feruntur Omnia: ad Optimos Libros MSS. Partim Nondum Collatos Recensuit Prolegomenis Adnotatione Versione Instruxit Indes Adiecit, 3 vols
- Author
- [Justin Martyr] Otto, J. C. T. ed
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- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- Ienae
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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