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Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera
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Quinti Horatii Flacci Opera
1733–37
Place of Publication: London, England
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book, completely engraved
Dimensions
Overall (vol. 1): 23.7 x 15.4 x 2.8 cm (9 5/16 x 6 1/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Horatio Greenough Curtis
Accession Number25.696
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet III, 320; ESTC (RLIN) T046226
Description(London: John Pine, 1733-1737) Octavo, two vols.; [v. 1] 149 leaves; [v. 2] 115 ll.; contemporary gilt-stamped red morocco.
Text totally engraved in style of roman type; illustrations, decorative vignettes, and initials depicting antique statuary, coins, etc.
Text totally engraved in style of roman type; illustrations, decorative vignettes, and initials depicting antique statuary, coins, etc.
ProvenanceHoratio Greenough Curtis (1844-1922), his signature on preliminary leaf "H.G. Curtis"); his widow, by whom given to MFA, April 1925.