1721 Rare Latin Vellum Book - The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.

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Author: Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus Boethius. (Boethius).
Title: De Consolatione Philosophiæ Libri V.
Publisher: Patavii (Padua), Josephus Cominus, 1721.
Language: Text in Latin
Size: 7" X 4.5".
Pages: lxiv-143 pages.
Binding: Very good contemporary full vellum binding with a morocco label to the spine titled in gilt (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown)  under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: A striking engraving on the title page and decorative engravings at the start of each book enhance the book's elegance.

Estimate: (USD 300 - USD 350).

The book: De Consolatione Philosophiæ is considered Boethius's magnum opus, written during his imprisonment prior to execution. The work is a philosophical dialogue exploring the nature of happiness, the fickleness of fortune, and the ultimate reliance on divine providence. This text has influenced centuries of medieval thought and had a significant impact on Christian philosophy. Its relevance spans across classical philosophy and literature, often serving as a bridge between ancient thought and early medieval Christian philosophy. This 1721 edition from Padua represents a finely preserved example of one of the most important philosophical works of the late Roman period.

The author: Boethius was a Roman senator, philosopher, and scholar who lived in the early 6th century. His contributions to philosophy, particularly through works like De Consolatione Philosophiæ, earned him an enduring place in the canon of Western thought. He sought to reconcile classical Greek philosophy with Christian teachings and is often credited with preserving much of Aristotle's work for the medieval world.