The history of Polybius, the Megalopolitan: . containing a general account of the transactions of the world, and principally of the Roman people, during the first and second Punic Wars. Translated by Sir H.S. To which is added, A character of Polybius and his writings. By Mr. Dryden. The first volume [etc.].
Polybius (c.200 - 118 BCE)
Category
Books
Date
1698
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ickworth, Suffolk
NT 3021367.2
Summary
Bibliographic description
v.2 of 2. (Vols 2 and 3 bound together in vol.2). 2 engr. plates (maps) (v.1: [2],xxxv,[1],xiv,158,149-270,196p.; v.2: [2],363,[1]p.; v.3: 92,[32]p.) . maps . 8vo. Vols 2 and 3 bound together. Provenance: Label inside both front covers: Ickworth Bookcase 7 [crossed out] 1 Shelf C6. Bookplates on both title page verso: The Right Honble John Lord Hervey [ie John, Baron Hervey 1665-1751] Created Baron of Ickworth in Com. Suff. March the 23rd. 1702. Text underlined and annotated throughout. Binding: Eighteenth century sprinkled calf; both spines rebacked [Birdsell?] early twentieth century.
Makers and roles
Polybius (c.200 - 118 BCE) Sir Henry Sheeres John Dryden (1631 - 1700)