LONGINUS.

The Works of Dionysius Longinus, On the Sublime: or, a Treatise Concerning the Sovereign Perfection of Writing. Translated from the Greek. With Some Remarks on the English Poets. By Mr. [Leonard] Welsted.

London: Printed for Sam Briscoe and Sold by J. Morphew, 1712. First edition, 8vo, xiv, (x), 192 pp. Bookplate of the Earls of Macclesfield, reading "North Library" above their shelf mark, small armorial blind stamp of the same to the title and subsequent leaf. Contemporary speckled sheep, expertly rebacked with a red label. A first century work on aesthetics and writing. Item #29336

Price: £350.00