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The Colloquies of Desiderius Erasmus Concerning Men Manners and Things
1900979T70London: Gibbings & Company Limited 1900. Cloth. Very Good. 7" by 4.5". None. A smart three volume set of the Colloquies of Erasmus a collection of dialogues or skits on a wide variety of subjects. Complete in three volumes. With a portrait frontispiece to volume one. Erasmus' Colloquies are a collection of dialogues or skits on a wide variety of subjects which began in the late 1490s as informal Latin exercises for his own pupils. The first official version of 1518 was described as "a collection of formulae and conversational passages." Notable for its insightful commentary on various aspects of human life and society the work showcases Erasmus' wit and humor. With sections addressing topics such as manners education and theological debates often through sparkling exchanges between different characters. Written by Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus commonly known in English as Erasmus a Dutch Christian humanist Catholic priest and theologian educationalist satirist and philosopher. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Northern Renaissance. Translated by Nathan Bailey an English philologist and lexicographer. Edited with notes from Rev. E. Johnson. Publisher's catalogue to the rear of volume one. In the original full cloth binding. Externally smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. The odd small mark to the boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting and age toning to the endpapers. A contemporary ink inscription to the half-title with a contemporary ink stamp to the front endpaper. Very Good Gibbings & Company, Limited hardcover
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