Horatius, Justinian, Juvenalis

[Trinity Univeristy, Dublin 1733 Classics]. Horatius, Justinian, Juvenalis

Grierson, 1721-1728. Full Calf Binding. [Irish 18th c. bindings, 3 uniformly bound school books] 16mo. 3 uniformly bound early 18th century school books, all printed by Grierson in Dublin. The works include, each in separate volumes, the works of Horatius (1721), Justini (1727) and Juvenalis (1728). All 3 books with contemporary name of 'Maurice King' on title page. Each volume with hand-tooled cartouche box with initials of 'J:C: A:D 1733.' gilt onto front cover. All spines uniform in Irish style of the period. 'Justini Historiarum' and 'Juvenalis Persii Flacci' with title pages printed in red and black inks. Juvenalis with top quarter of title page torn out, but also with copper engraved frontispiece (not torn out). 'Quinti Hoatii Flacci Opera' with title page printed only in black ink. Unusual set of 3 classical schoolbooks that have remained as a trio for over 300 years (and we're keeping it that way!). Very Good. Item #9339

Price: $750.00