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Thucydides.
De bello peloponnesiaco libri octo...
Amstelaedami: Apud R. & J. Wetstenios & Gul. Smith, 1731.
191 ff, 34, 728, 48, 123, [1] pp., (lacks 2 double-page maps).
A great Greek and Latin edition of one of the "book lions" of Greek historical writing. Folio, Contemporary sprinkled calf with modest gilt "chain" border on covers; gilt spine; raised bands; re-backed with some small loss of original leather. Bookplate removed from front pastedown. Lacks the two double-page maps; the classic frontispiece is present, in a good impression. 430mm x 270mm.
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