Ausonii Popmae, Frisii, De Differentiis Verborum. Libri IV, Et De Usu Antiquae Locutionis. Libri Duo,; Nunc Primum In Germania Magno Juventutis bono editi, Curante Bartholomaeo Musculo, Jc.
Marpurgi Cattorum (Marburg): Typis & Sumptibus Josephi Dieterici Hampelii, 1646. First edition. Hardcover. Near fine. Item #17057
12mo. (x),315,(xxv)pp. Original full vellum over boards; manuscript spine title. With woodcut vignette to title, initials and ornamental devices. Chief work of the Frisian scholar Popma which elucidates with great subtlety meaning and importance of synonyms. Contains the four books of "Differentiis Veborum", Popma's work "De Usu Antiquae Locutionis" in 2 books, analyzing the use of the Latin language in speech by such classic authors as Virgil, Cicero, Tacitus, Lucretius, etc. Text in Latin . Minor rubbing & staining to binding, wear to one corner & edge. A near fine copy. Ownership name dated 1646 on front free endpaper.
Price: $350.00