L. Annaei Senecae Philosophi Opera Omnia, quae exstant

Ex ult[ime] I. Lipsii & I.F. Gronovii emendatione: et M. Annaei Senecae Rhetoris quae extant ex And. Schotti recens[ione]

by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

The complete Latin works of the philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca, aka Seneca the Younger--"a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and—in one work—humorist of the Silver Age of Latin literature."[Wikipedia] Includes a number of essays and letters, as well as notes, works of the elders, and related writings. Vol 1: 572 pp. Vol 2: 442 pp + two very extensive indexes. Vol 3: 718 pp. Vol 4: 419 pp + two indexes & 2 pp of "corrigenda." 3.25 x 5 inches.

Ex libris bookplate belonging to Edward Moore features the Moore family crest with the  Latin saying "Audaces Fortuna Juvat" (Fortune favors the bold).

Published/printed by: Lugd. Batav. (Lugdunum Batavorum), Aped Elzevirios.  1649. 

Leatherbound volumes are overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Full leather bindings with gilt borders, including along edge of covers.
• Boards show commensurate wear and dirt.
• While much of the board edges still display gilt filigree, parts of some volumes are scuffed to exposed board.
• Some corners are very gently bumped and/or rubbed.
• Spine has 5 raised bands and a red title block, with elaborate gilt decorations.
• Engraved title page in Vol 1.
• Re-cased bindings are strong and tight. Boards appear to be original.
• Marble endpapers show little to no sign of age or wear.  
• Each vol has bookseller stamp on ffep with handwritten unique number.
• Ffep of vol 1 has prior bookseller notes in paper.
• Volume 1 has bookplate on the pastedown.
• Vols 1 and 4 each have sticker on endpaper for Bibliotheca Elzeviriana.
• Vols 1, 2, 3 have aging green satin bookmark
• Vol 4 exhibits diminishing dampstain in gutter through most of the first section (Prefatio ad Lectorem).
• Interior is age-toned with scattered foxing. 
• Very little writing or marks can be found, all with a fine nib in tiny notes or lines.
• Text block edges are lavishly marbled, with notable dust at heads.
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
• CR20171214

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