Author: Francois Combefis
Title: Bibliothecae Graecorum Patrum Auctarium Novissimum : In Quo Varia Scriptorum Ecclesiasticorum, Antiquioris, Medii and Vergentis Aevi, Opuscula
Description: Paris, Gilles Hotot , 1672. Leather. A scarce and early exploration into the renowned ancient Greek writers. Greek text with parallel Latin translation. Extended title reads "Flavii Josephi. S. Hipolyti Episc. & Mart. S. Methodii Episc. & Mart. Clementis Stromatei. Severiani Gabal. Episc. Photii Patriarch. C.P. Nicetae Paphlagonis. Alexandri Lycopolit. Didymi Alexandrini. Manuelis Calec, Ord. Praed. et aliorum; quorum tractatus proxima post monitum lectorem pagina indicat". With pages 549-556 misnumbered 299-306, as originally published. Featuring the original half title, decorative head and tail pieces, illuminated capitals and a vignette title page. Edited by Francois Combefis, a French Dominican patrologist. He published successively the works of Amphilochius of Iconium, of Methodius of Olympus, and of Andrew of Crete, together with some writings of John Chrysostom not yet in print. In 1648 Novum Auctarium Graeco-Latinae Bibliothecae Patrum first appeared in two parts, exegitical and historico-dogmatic. The work is complete with all signatures. In contemporary calf binding with gilt design to the spine. Externally, a trifle rubbed with wear to extremities. Backstrip is lifting to the head of the spine. Corrective fluid numbering to tail of the spine. Front board is held by the cords only and rear joint is starting. Internally, firmly bound and bright. Marginal tide marks throughout, and the odd spot. Slight loss to the front free endpaper. Institutional ink stamps and ink inscription to the title page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

Keywords: Francois Combefis ancient Greek writers Latin translation ancient Greek writers Not Stated


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