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. ...
Polybius (c.200 - 118 BCE)
Category
Books
Date
1693
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ickworth, Suffolk
NT 3050768
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v. . maps . 8vo.. Provenance: Armorial bookplate in both vols: Mary Lady Hervey [i.e. Mary Lepel, Lady Hervey (1696-1768)]. manuscript inscription on front fly-leaves and title pages: "M: Hervey" [i.e. Mary Lepel, Lady Hervey (1696-1768)].. Binding: Half-bound red goatskin bindings, with marbled paper over boards.
Provenance
Part of the Bristol Collection. The house and contents were acquired through the National Land Fund and transferred to the National Trust in 1956
Makers and roles
Polybius (c.200 - 118 BCE) John Dryden (1631 - 1700) Sir Henry Sheeres