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PLUTARCH. Plutarch's Lives, translated from the Greek, by Several Hands. 5 engraved frontispieces and 48 (of ?) portraits. 5 volumes. 8vo,

PLUTARCH. Plutarch's Lives, translated from the Greek, by Several Hands. 5 engraved frontispieces and 48 (of ?) portraits. 5 volumes. 8vo, contemporary calf gilt, spine ends worn, few joints cracked; occasional heavy toning. Contemporary signature of Elizabeth Knapton on titles. London: Jacob Tonson, 1702-11

  • Notes: First published in 1683-86, the work of over 40 contributors, with preface and life of Plutarch by John Dryden, who was general editor. Hoffmann III, 224; for full list of translators see Macdonald 131a.

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