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Click here to see our other books! Les Comedies de Terence Terence 1724 R. & G. Wetstein : Amsterdam 6.5" by 3.5" [10], v-lxxxviii, [1], 2-511; [5], 2-480; [3], 2-431pp SUMMARY A complete collection of the comical plays of Terence, printed here both in Latin and French, illustrated throughout with many plates, including two folding plates. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in three volumes. Printed in French and Latin on facing leaves. A collection of the comical plays of Terence. Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, two folding plates, and seventeen plates. Volume II illustrated with seventeen plates. Bound without pages 481-485. Volume III illustrated with twelve plates. Collated, all plates are present. Collated from Jisc from a copy held at the University of Birmingham Libraries. Terence was a Roman African playwright active during the Roman Republic, originally being brought to Rome as a slave before being freed due to his impressive literary abilities. His plays were incredibly important, used in the teaching of the Latin language during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The comedies are written in a unique simple conversational Latin, in a clear and entertaining language. Translated into French by Anne Dacier, a notable scholar known for his translations and commentary on classical works. CONDITION In the original calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Minor bumping to the spines and extremities. Some rubbing and marks to the boards and spines, with light surface cracks to the spines. Volume II is lacking the spine label, label of Volume I is torn lacking half. Numerical ink to the front paste down of Volume I, ink to the recto to the front endpaper of Volumes II and III, and to the front paste down of Volume III. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Volume II bound without pages 481-485. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques