1669 Rare Latin Book - Justin's History of the Kings of Macedonia - Justinus' Historiae Philippicae of Trogus Pompeius.
Author: Justinus (Justin).
Title: Justinus cum notis selectissimis variorum Berneggeri, Bongarsy, Vossy, Thysy etc. editio accuratissima Accurante S.D.M.C. (Historiarum Philippicarum et Totius Mundi Originum et Terrae Situs ex Trogo Pompeio).
Language: Text in Latin.
Publisher: Lugduni, Sumptibus Claudii Bourgeat, 1669. Scarce edition, unknown in WorldCat.
Size: 7.5" X 5".
Pages: (22), 547 pages + Index.
Binding: Attractive and good contemporary leather binding with intricate gilt decorations on the spine and boards. The cover features a central gilt-stamped emblem of a double-headed eagle holding a scepter and orb, symbolizing power and authority. The spine displays raised bands with gilt floral motifs in the compartments and the title "Justinus" in gilt (hinges worn and cracked but still tight and secure, overall worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing and staining - as shown, last free blank endpaper page removed - as shown).
Illustrations: Including a nice illustrated title page featuring an allegorical scene with classical figures, symbolizing knowledge and wisdom.
Estimate: (USD 300 - USD 350).
The book: This rare 17th-century edition of Justini Historiarum by the famous Elzevir printers is an essential work for classical historians and collectors of antiquarian books. Its comprehensive accounts of historical figures and empires are invaluable for understanding ancient world history. This historical work summarizes the Historiae Philippicae of Trogus Pompeius, detailing the history of the Macedonian Empire and various aspects of world geography and origins.
The author: Marcus Junianus Justinus, commonly known as Justin, was a Roman historian who flourished during the 2nd or 3rd century AD. His Epitome of Trogus Pompeius' extensive histories remains one of the primary sources for Macedonian and Hellenistic history, as well as insights into the origins of the ancient world.