1704 Marcus Aurelius Meditations Latin & Greek Oxford Sheldonian Theatre Rare
Rare 1704 Oxford Edition Marci Antonini Imperatoris (Meditations of Marcus Aurelius)Printed by the historic Sheldonian Theatre, this is one of the earliest bilingual editions of the Roman Emperors Stoic masterpiece, presented in parallel Latin and Greek text. Bibliographic Details: Full Title: ΜΑΡΚΟΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟΥ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ / MARCI ANTONINI IMPERATORIS Eorum quae ad seipsum Libri XII Imprint: Oxoniae: E Theatro Sheldoniano, Anno MDCCIV (1704) Editor: Recognovit & Notis illustravit Printer: Impensis Ant. Peisley & Geo. West, Bibliop. Language: Ancient Greek & Latin Binding: Original full leather, raised bands, marbled endpapers Pages: Complete Engraving: Frontispiece of Marcus Aurelius writing in a military tent scene⸻ Condition Notes: Binding is original but worn; spine leather is split and chipped at head/tail Front joint beginning to separate; still holding Pages show expected age toning, some staining to title page (see photos) Ownership markings dated 1829