Description
The Evphormionis Lvsinini Satyricon is written in Latin. A 1619 edition is both rare and historically important. Here’s what you need to know:
- Language: Latin. This would have been the standard language for educated discourse in the 17th century, making the work accessible to an elite European audience.
- Publisher: The exact printer and location may vary. Many editions of Barclay's works were printed in Europe, particularly in France or Germany.
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Format:
- Binding: Likely vellum or leather, as was typical of early 17th-century books. Original bindings enhance value.
- Size: Likely octavo or duodecimo, portable formats for intellectual works of the period.
- Condition: Early 17th-century books are highly collectible, but their value is heavily influenced by the state of the binding, completeness of pages, and any marginalia.