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[PETRONIUS, ET AL.], THE SATYRICAL WORKS OF TITUS PETRONIUS ARBITER. in prose and verse. In three parts. Together with his life and character, written by Mons. St. Evremont ; and a key to the satyr, by a person of quality. Made English by Mr. Wilson, Mr. Burnaby, Mr. Blount, Mr. Tho. Brown, Capt. Ayloff, and several others . And adorn'd with Cuts. To which is added, The charms of liberty ; a poem, by the late Duke of D-[evonshire]. London : Printed for Sam. Briscoe, 1708. ESTC T105571. Old paneled calf, spine somewhat roughly re-inforced with leather. Sewing partially broken, browned, and with a few plates detached. Offered with another edition:
[similar title[ "The Fourth Edition" To which is added, The charms of liberty; a poem, by the late Duke of Devonshire. London: Briscoe, 1714. Contemporary paneled calf, with deft and almost inperceptable repairs to the hinges at top and bottom. The pair:

PROVENANCE: Estate of Jim Graham, former Washington, DC, Councilman
Estimate $200-300

Sold for $50


       
 

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