T. Lucretius Carus, Of the nature of things, in six book / translated into English verse by Tho. Creech ; in two volumes ; explain'd and illustrated with notes and animadversions, being a compleat system of the Epicurean philosophy.

By: Lucretius Carus, Titus
Contributor(s): Creech, Thomas | Witt, George, 1804-1869 [former owner.]
Language: English Original language: Latin Publisher: London : Printed by J. Matthews for T. Sawbridge at the Three golden flower de luces in Little Britain, 1714-1715.Description: 2 v. : ill. ; 20 cm.Other title: Creech's Lucretius [Spine title]Uniform titles: De rerum naturae. English Subject(s): Philosophy, Ancient | Didactic poetry, LatinOwnership: From the library of George Witt, 1804-1869
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Book British Museum Africa Oceania and the Americas Rare WITT 78 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00001408
Book Book British Museum Africa Oceania and the Americas Rare WITT 77 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00001407
Total holds: 0

Vol.1 published 1715, vol.2 - 1714. Pagination throughout two volumes. Pages 244-245 misnumbered 144-145.

Printed device on t.p. Illustrated initials; engraved head- and tail-pieces. Signatures, catchwords.

Contains errata.

Translated from Latin.

Full-leather binding with gilt frame and Oxford corners; gilt floral ornaments on spine; six raised bands on spine; red-sprinkled edges.

ESTC, T049794

From the library of George Witt, 1804-1869. UkLoBM