The Mostellaria of Plautus

£450 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

presentation copy from the editor A rare association copy of the first edition of William Ramsay's critical edition of The Mostellaria of Plautus, the book which more than any other 'laid the foundation of Plautine studies in Britain' (Fordyce). Awarded to 'Joannes A. Cklark in classe Latina Universitatis Glasguensis alumnus ingenio ac labor insignis praehium hocce merito consectus est teste Georgio G. Ramsay apud Coll. Glasguae kal. Mai. 1888'. First edition; 8vo (22.5 x 14.5 cm); presentation bookplate to front pastedown, ownership note in pen to front free endpaper verso, occasional light spotting; contemporary tan calf prize-binding by Maclehose for the University of Glasgow, gilt arms to upper-cover within gilt and blind-tooled borders, gilt spine in 6 compartments, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece, marbled edges;

• Binding: Hardcover

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