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
Collection
Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 3215596
Summary
Bibliographic description
4v., plates : ill., map (fold.), ports. ; 8vo. Provenance: eighteenth-century sepia crest bookplate with motto: Nil deperandum. Thomas Anson Esqr. Shugborough [i.e. Thomas Anson, of Shugbrough (1695-1773)]. Binding: eighteenth-century calf; gilt tooled spine; five raised bands; missing spine labels.
Makers and roles
Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro) (70-19 BC), author Joseph Warton (bap.1722 - 1800), editor Christopher Pitt (1699-1748), editor