Bidspirit auction | 1588 ALPHABETICAL DICTIONARY OF GREEK

1588 ALPHABETICAL DICTIONARY OF GREEK IDIOMS ANTIQUE LOCUTIONUM GRAECARUM VELLUM - LOCUTIONUM GRAECARUM IN COMMUNES LOCOS PER ALPHABETI ORDINEM DIGESTARUM VOLUMEN. Lyon; 1588 8vo: 4 3/4 by 7” [24]-744 pp. - Early edition of a humanist Greek phrase-book, in the form of an alphabetical dictionary of Greek idioms. Woodcut mark on title. Original vellum bound, some foxing. Some faded dampstains. Period ownership and presentation entries on flyleaves and title. Traces of ties. Text in Latin - Ref. Pettegree (FB) 58223. - Not in Adams, STC French. - Prov. Nordkirchen (bookpl.). The French Benedictine scholar Jacques de Billy de Prunay (1535-1581) was famous as a translator of Greek patristic texts. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.