Petrarque

1797 · 1010Y28 — London: Vernor and Hood; J. Cuthell; J. Walker et. al. 1797. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A bright new edition of Francis Petrarch's humanist writings translated from the Latin by Susannah Dobson. A new edition of this popular translation by Susannah Dobson. Translated from the Latin. Bound in full diced calf with raised bands and gilt dentelles. Seven page index to the rear. The writings of 14th-century Italian scholar and poet and one of the earliest humanists Francis Petrarch. Often referred to as the father of humanism Petrarch inspired humanist philosophy which led to the intellectual flowering of the Renaissance. From the library of Whig politician William Congreve Russell 1778-1850. He was also High Sheriff of Worcestershire in 1839. Bound in full diced calf with raised bands. Externally front joint is strained. Bookplate of one William Congreve Russell to the front paste down. Internally generally firmly bound with p. xiii working loose. Pages are generally bright and clean with occasional light scattered spots heaviest to the first and last few leaves. Good Vernor and Hood; J. Cuthell; J. Walker et. al. hardcover