The First Comedy of Pub. Terentius called Anderia, or the Woman of Andros: Bound with The Second Comedie of Pub. Terentius, called Eunichus, or The Eunuche
London: Felix Kyngston for Philip Waterhouse, 1629. [6], [4], 192p, [1]; [2], 237p. Contemporary vellum. Text block separated from the binding, but sowing is tight and holding firm. Lacking end papers. Second work was printed by A. I. and to be sold by Nicholas Bourne. First edition in English of both works by Joseph Webbe (fl. 1610 - 1630), who was an English grammarian, physician, and astrologer. Terentius was often used as a schoolbook due his uncomplicated quality Latin. Moss II p683 "This book contains a translation of the Eunuch, though not expressed in the title, and the Latin text to the Andria and Eunuch, printed in parallel columns; Both very useful says Wood for schoolboys, and are yet used for schools". Brueggemann p467; Lowndes 2607; Pollard & Redgrave #23897 & 23898. Old repair to the margin of the title page. Scattered foxing mostly along the margins. Contemporary handwriting on the inside front cover. Binding a bit soiled with a small hole on the spine. A scarce work that does not appear on the market often. Item #10149
Price: $750.00