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PLUTARQUE (Ier siècle). [AMYOT Jacques (1513-1593)]

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PLUTARQUE (Ier siècle). [AMYOT Jacques (1513-1593)]

The Works of Plutarch, translated from Greek into Francis, revised & corrected in several passages, by the Translator [Jacques
Amyot]. Included in two volumes, & enriched in this edition of General Prefaces, of Summaries at the beginning of each of the Treatises, & of Annotations in margin, which show the artifice & the continuation of the speeches of the author, With an Index of the memorable things mentioned in these works. Paris, chez Jean Du-Carroy, 1587 2 strong volumes in-8 (the larger volume II). Full stiff vellum with small flaps, long spine titled and with ink tomaison (period binding).
Superb typography by Jean du Carroy, illustrated with ornate engraved headbands, lettering, and lampheads. Preceded by the dedication of Jacques
Amyot "au Roy Treschrestien Charles IX. de ce nom".
(Good general condition despite the state of use of the binding).