Lot 08037

Duncombe John, “Select works of the Emperor Julian, and some pieces of the Sophist Libanius, translated from the Greek“, J. Nichols, London, 1784. First Edition. 8vo. A scarce edition along the works of the last pagan Roman Emperor and notable philosopher Julian. Including writings of the Sophist philosopher Libanius, friend of the emperor Julian, in whose memory he wrote a series of orations. Contemporary thick carton marbled boards & spine, lightly worn externaly. Interior lightly sunned with few handwritten notes on margins.