Marcus Aurelius; Matthias Schultz [ed.]
D. Imperatoris Marci Antonini Commentariorum Quos Sibi Ipsi Scripsit Libri XII
Lipsiae, Sumptibus Ottonis Holtze, 1879 . Leather. A full morocco Riviere-bound edition of Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations', in the original Greek, and with a charming inscription from children's author Eva Knatchbull-Hugessen. In Greek, with the preface and title page in Latin.The 'Meditations' of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, written as a source for his own guidance and self improvement, presenting his ideas on Stoicism.It is unlikely that Aurelius ever intended the writings to be published. In a full morocco signed binding by Riviere.With an extensive inscription - in Greek - to the verso of the front free endpaper, from English children's writer, diarist, and social activist Hon. Eva Mary Knatchbull-Hugessen to her 'dilectissimo fratri' (dearest brother) Cecil Marcus Knatchbull-Hugessen, 4th Baron Brabourne, a cricketer and peer. The inscription appears to discuss Socrates. In a signed morocco binding, with gilt dentelles. Rubbing to joints, otherwise externally excellent. Light fading to back strip. Inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, but clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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