The works of Virgil. . In Latin and English. The original text correctly printed from the most authentic editions, collated for this purpose. The Aeneid translated by the Rev. Mr. Christopher Pitt, the Eclogues and Georgics, with notes on the whole, by the Rev. Mr. Joseph Warton. With several new observations by Mr. Holdsworth, Mr. Spence, and others. Also, a dissertation on the sixth book of the Aeneid, by Mr. Warburton. On the shield of Aeneas, by Mr. W. Whitehead. On the character of Japis, by the late Dr. Atterbury, Bishop of Rochester. And, three essays on pastoral, didactic, and epic poetry, by the editor. In four volumes. ...
Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro) (70-19 BC)
Category
Books
Date
1753
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3051018
Summary
Bibliographic description
4v. . ill.., map, ports.. . 8vo.. Not identified in 1768 catalogue.. Provenance: Armorial bookplate on front pastedown of all vols.: Grey and Booth quarterings, impaling Cavendish-Bentinck, 'standard' version, with a double-tailed lion [i.e. George Harry Grey, 5th Earl of Stamford and 1st Earl of Warrington (2nd cr.) (1737-1819)].. Binding: All vols. have contemporary sprinkled calf bindings; board edges have gilt roll decoration; gilt fillets on spines; spine titles: 'Warton's Virgil'.
Makers and roles
Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro) (70-19 BC) Francis Atterbury (1662-1732) Bishop of Rochester Edward Holdsworth (1684-1746) Christopher Pitt (1699-1748) Joseph Spence (1699-1768) William Warburton (1698 - 1779) Joseph Warton (bap.1722 - 1800) William Whitehead (1715 - 1785)