The Consolation Of Philosophy By Boethius, 1671 Antique Edition Rebound, Rare
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The Consolation of Philosophy by Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus Boethius.
An. Manl. Sever. Boethii Consolationis Philosophiae libri V. Ejusd. Opuscula Sacra. Cum integris Notis Johannis Bernartii, Theodori Sitzmani et Renati Vallini. Accedit Petris Bertii Praefatio.
Boethius (Boetius) - Anicius Manlius Severinus - c.480-524 A.D., Roman statesman and philosopher, was son of Flavius Manlius Boetius, after whose death he was looked after by several men, especially Memmius Symmachus. He married Symmachuss daughter, Rusticiana, by whom he had two sons. All three men rose to high honours under Theodoric the Ostrogoth, but Boethius fell from favour, was tried for treason, wrongly condemned and imprisoned at Ticinum (Pavia), where he wrote his renowned De Consolatione Philosophiae, until he was put to death in 524, to the great remorse of Theodoric. Boethius was revered as if he were a Saint and his bones were removed in 996 to the Church of S. Pietro in Ciel d Oro, and later to the Cathedral. The tower in Pavia where he was imprisoned is still venerated. Boethius was author of Latin translations of Aristotle, commentaries on various philosophical works, of original works on logic, of five books on music, and other works. His De Consolatione Philosophiae is the last example of purely literary Latin of ancient times - a mingling of alternate dialogue and poems. The Consolation was extremely popular throughout medieval Europe and his ideas were influential on the thought of Chaucer and Dante.
This Edition printed 1671.
Contemporary rebound in mahogany stained calf leather, and marbled boards. Gilt title and date to the spine, Strong firm hinges with no splitting.
Contents appears complete. Title page and Frontispiece in good condition, although some loss to the outer margin of frontispiece. Throughout the contents there is light spotting/foxing/yellowing. Some creasing, corner folds. Remains of two bookplates, glued on top of each other and partially torn. Believed to be J. M. J. A. Bibliotheca, Bishop-Eton.
Overall considering it’s age it is in remarkable condition, given a new lease on life with a quality rebind. However please do expect as described signs of age, use and wear.
An. Manl. Sever. Boethii Consolationis Philosophiae libri V. Ejusd. Opuscula Sacra. Cum integris Notis Johannis Bernartii, Theodori Sitzmani et Renati Vallini. Accedit Petris Bertii Praefatio.
Boethius (Boetius) - Anicius Manlius Severinus - c.480-524 A.D., Roman statesman and philosopher, was son of Flavius Manlius Boetius, after whose death he was looked after by several men, especially Memmius Symmachus. He married Symmachuss daughter, Rusticiana, by whom he had two sons. All three men rose to high honours under Theodoric the Ostrogoth, but Boethius fell from favour, was tried for treason, wrongly condemned and imprisoned at Ticinum (Pavia), where he wrote his renowned De Consolatione Philosophiae, until he was put to death in 524, to the great remorse of Theodoric. Boethius was revered as if he were a Saint and his bones were removed in 996 to the Church of S. Pietro in Ciel d Oro, and later to the Cathedral. The tower in Pavia where he was imprisoned is still venerated. Boethius was author of Latin translations of Aristotle, commentaries on various philosophical works, of original works on logic, of five books on music, and other works. His De Consolatione Philosophiae is the last example of purely literary Latin of ancient times - a mingling of alternate dialogue and poems. The Consolation was extremely popular throughout medieval Europe and his ideas were influential on the thought of Chaucer and Dante.
This Edition printed 1671.
Contemporary rebound in mahogany stained calf leather, and marbled boards. Gilt title and date to the spine, Strong firm hinges with no splitting.
Contents appears complete. Title page and Frontispiece in good condition, although some loss to the outer margin of frontispiece. Throughout the contents there is light spotting/foxing/yellowing. Some creasing, corner folds. Remains of two bookplates, glued on top of each other and partially torn. Believed to be J. M. J. A. Bibliotheca, Bishop-Eton.
Overall considering it’s age it is in remarkable condition, given a new lease on life with a quality rebind. However please do expect as described signs of age, use and wear.
Product Code: tt4zJwc
Product Condition: Used
weight: 420.0g
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