Bibliotheca classica; or, a classical dictionary, containing a full account of all the proper names mentioned in antient authors: with tables of coins, weights, and measures, in use among the Greek and Romans: to which is now prefixed a chronological table.
John Lemprière (1765-1824)
Category
Books
Date
1797
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Chastleton House, Oxfordshire
NT 3256603
Summary
Bibliographic description
The third edition, greatly enlarged.. xxiii, [2], [900] p.. 8vo. All pages between front flyleaf and page v, and after page 844 missing. On title page, in pencil 'no title', in ink 'Lempriere's Classical Dictionary'. Pencil marks on pages ix, xiv, xv, xx-xxii, xxiv, xxv and page 844. Provenance: in ink on dedication page: 'J. Harris 1828 Rugby' and 'Ex Libris George Harris [illegible]'. Binding: nineteenth century (not original) half dark red calf and dark red cloth over boards. Recessed bands on spine with blind and gilt ruling, black spine label with gilt lettering.
Provenance
From the library of Alan Clutton-Brock (1904-1976), thence by descent to his daughter, Eleanor Clutton-Brock, the current vendor. Ownership by EC-B confirmed by the auction house.
Makers and roles
John Lemprière (1765-1824)