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
London
Collection
Felbrigg, Norfolk
NT 3215619
Summary
Bibliographic description
4v., plates : ill., map (fold.), ports. ; 8vo. Old Felbrigg shelfmarks: [in pencil at front] O5 N3 ; [in ink at rear] O5. Binding: eighteenth-century calf; double gilt fillet borders; five raised bands; gilt tooled spines; red spine labels lettered: Pitt's Virgil.
Makers and roles
Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro) (70-19 BC), author Christopher Pitt (1699-1748), editor