Quillet claudius (11 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good.

Limited/Numbered. FINE/FINE. Red velvet boards, burgundy cloth spine, gilt lettering. Ltd edition #821/1000. For the Latin Language classicist. [B36].

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Limited edition prepared for a Christmas Greeting by Advertisers Composition Company. Edited and abridged by Mary R. Mahl. Red velour boards, gilt-stamped red faux leather spine. Owner's decorative bookplate, else fine housed in a pebbled red and black slipcase, modestly edgeworn. Composed in Fairfield, with Bulmer Titles, printed offset by Advertisers Composition Company this is number 13 of 1000 copies. Publisher's printed bookmark laid in. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed and inscribed by the author. Blue leatherette spine over velvet covered boards with gilt title to spine. In original grey leatherette slipcase. The case is browned and worn on the edges. 107 pages. POE/031221. Signed.

11,7x17cm. Zustand: Akzeptabel. Titel, 8 Blatt, 95 Seiten, Titel- und Schlußvignette Marmorierte Broschur. Einband mit Läsuren und teils berieben, Notizen auf Innendeckel und Titel, Reste eines ex libris, innen gering gebräunt und gering fleckig, die vorderen Seiten unten links mit kl. Fehlstelle 296 la Gewicht in Gramm: 300.…

16 cm. [xxii], [7]-144 pp. Decorative wood engravings at the beginning of each book. Later marbled wrappers; first few corners turned. Good +. Translated from: Callipaedia, seu, De pulchrae prolis habendae ratione. This copy contains the complete four "books" or parts, of this poem. Also contains a life of the author by Bayle. This poetic work was originally written in Latin and satirized Mazarin; but on account of the latter's kindness, the satire was changed to eulogy in a second edition. / WorldCat shows this printing with 4 plates and two appendices, none present in this copy. There should be 162 pages, 4 leaves of plates. Thereby lacking are: Quillet's Epistle to Eudoxus (p. 145-153)--and his Elegy on the death of Gassendus (p. 155-162). / Claude Quillet [also known as Calvidius Laetus] (1602-1661), French physician, born in Touraine, is respectfully given the position of being 'one of the best modern Latin poets." Biographie Universelle, XVI, pp. 148-149.…

Leather. Zustand: Very Good. A collection of poetical works from John Pomfret, comprising 'Poems on Several Occasions' & 'Remains of the Reverend Mr. Pomfret', bound together with Claudius Quillet's 'Callipaedia'. . A pair of poetical works from John Pomfret, bound together with a poem by Claudius Quillet. Bound in full calf. Comprised of the following poetical works, each with its own title page and pagination: 'Poems on Several Occasions' (1724), by John Pomfret, the sixth edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece. Containing an extensive collection of Pomfret's poetry. 'Remains of the Reverend Mr. Pomfret' (1724), by John Pomfret, the second edition. Containing his poems 'Reason' and 'The Last Epiphany'. 'Callipaedia: or, The Art of Getting Beautiful Children. A Poem in Four Books' (1720) written in Latin by Claudius Quillet, translated here into English by N. Rowe. The third printing of Rowe's translation, which was first published in 1710. A popular work, this poem concerns not only the raising of children, but also instructions on choosing the right wife, and further thoughts on marriage. Complete with four plates.With the bookplate of Elizabeth Standerwick. Bound in full panelled calf. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to joints and spine. Joints are cracking slightly, with a small paper label to the head of spine. Endpapers and blanks retained. Bookplate to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with a few light marks. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…

8vo. [x], 7, [15], 51, [1], 48, [2], 48, 95, [1], 29, [3] pp. Engraved frontispiece, advertisements. Each book has a separate dated title-page, pagination and register. Modern half dark maroon morocco, marbled boards, gilt-stamped dark brown cloth spine label. Fine. C333(08) First English translation, as written by English Poet Laureate, Nicholas Rowe (1674-1718), who translated the Latin hexameters into English rhyming heroics. / The poem contains passages about marriage, sex, and childbirth. It was originally written in Latin in 1655 and published under a pseudonym, Calvidius Letus, due to some unflattering satirical verses regarding the author's protege Cardinal Mazarin. The book is a famous poem on the art of making or getting beautiful children. Claudius Quillet was a French abbot and physician. The book was well received as many people read the work, even as it is considered a poem written by a physician. / Quillet's poetic advice to prospective mothers: ". . . The morning for a male is best; The seed maturing in the Time of Rest, a firm and well-cemented Basis lays, From whence the lusty nervous Boy to raise". RERENENCES: ESTC: T19836.…

hardcover. Zustand: near fine. In Four Books. With Some Other Pieces. Written in Latin, made English by N. Rowe, Esq.; To which is Prefix'd, Mr. Bayle's Account of His Life. Engraved frontis., engraved device, headpieces, and initials. 242 + 29pp., 8vo, later calf with leather labels and ornately gilt spine; (owner's bookplate). London: E. Sanger and E. Curil, 1712. Near Fine. Claude Quillet (1602-1661), a native of Touraine, was "un des meilleurs poetes latins modernes." Biographie Universelle XVI, pp. 148-149.…

Disbound. Zustand: Very Good. The third edition of Rowe's English translation of Quillet's popular poem about child rearing. First published in Leiden in 1655, this is the third edition of Nicholas Rowe's English translation.The poem concerns not only the raising of children, but also instructions on choosing the right wife, and further thoughts on marriage.Including all four books of the poem, preceded by the biographical 'Monsieur Bayle's Account of the Author'.ESTC T19838Claude Quillet, also known as Calvidius Laetus, was a French physician who authored poetry in Latin. Disbound, lacking boards and endpapers. Retaining calf back strip. Light handling marks to centre of title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned due to paper type, otherwise excellent. Very Good. None (illustrator). book.…

Zustand: fine. The "Privilege" is a translation of the French of 1656. The book is a famous poem on the art of making or getting beautiful children. 8vo., 19,5cm., Second Edition. engraved frontis., [10], 7, (1), [8], 2 ff, pp. 51, (1), 48, 2 ff, pp. 48, 95. (1), 29, (1) (Privilege), (2) (Adverts)., each of the 4 books has a separate dated title-page & pagination, plus ?An Epistle to Eudoxus? Five with engraved chapter headers, and drop cap initial letters, in contemporary full calf expertly re-backed, blind ruled raised bands, dark crimson calf label, a fine attractive copy. …