The works of Lucian : translated from the Greek, by several eminent hands ... With the life of Lucian, a discourse on his writings, and a character of some of the present translators. Written by John Dryden, Esq;.
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London : Printed for Sam. Briscoe, and sold by J. Woodward in Scalding-Alley against Stocks-Market, and J. Morphew near Stationers-Hall, 1710-1711.
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Book
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4 volumes, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : portrait ; 19 cm
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Published
London : Printed for Sam. Briscoe, and sold by J. Woodward in Scalding-Alley against Stocks-Market, and J. Morphew near Stationers-Hall, 1710-1711.
Language
English

Notes

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Volume 1 has added engraved title page and an engraved frontispiece portrait of Lucian, signed: "W. Faithorne Sculp.".
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Volume 2 published in 1710, volumes 1, 3-4 published in 1711.
General Note
Pagination is irregular in volumes 2 and 4 but the text is complete.
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The imprint to 'The second volume of the works of Lucian' reads: "printed for Samuel Briscoe, and sold by James Woodward, in St. Christopher's Church-yard, near the Royal Exchange", 1710; the imprint to 'The third volume of the works of Lucian' reads: "printed for, and sold by James Woodward, in Scalding-Alley, over against Stocks-Market", 1711; the imprint to 'The fourth and last volume of the works of Lucian' reads: "printed and sold by James Woodward, in Scalding-Alley, near the Poultry", 1711.
General Note
Volume 1: 10 unnumbered pages, 62 pages, 2 unnumbered pages, 347 pages, 1 unnumbered page, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates ; volume 2: 16 unnumbered pages, 88 pages, pages 359-642, 4 unnumbered pages ; volume 3: 6 unnumbered pages, 240 pages, 2 unnumbered pages, pages 241-488 ; volume 4: 8 unnumbered pages, 238 pages, 2 unnumbered pages, pages 141-323, 1 unnumbered page.
General Note
Errors in pagination: volume 1: page 309 misnumbered 209 ; volume 2: pages 80, 480-481, 502, 611, and 614 misnumbered 08, 488-489, 542, 607 and 612 respectively ; volume 3: pages 238-239 omitted from pagination, pages 345 and 400 misnumbered 445 and 200 respectively ; volume 4: pages 60 and 241-423 misnumbered 90 and 141-323 respectively.
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Added title page, engraved.
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Bound in old calf.
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From the library of Elisha R. Potter, with his autograph on title page.
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Originally pub. as 4 volume set, 1710-1711; PPL has volume 1 only.
Citation/References
English Short Title Catalog,,T112839 (4 volumes)
Citation/References
English Short Title Catalog,,N471503 (volume 1)
Citation/References
English Short Title Catalog,,N25768 (volume 3)
Citation/References
English Short Title Catalog,,N471504 (volume 4)
Citation/References
Macdonald, H. John Dryden,,141
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Lucian., Dryden, J., Faithorne, W., Briscoe, S., Woodward, J., & Morphew, J. (17101711). The works of Lucian: translated from the Greek, by several eminent hands ... With the life of Lucian, a discourse on his writings, and a character of some of the present translators. Written by John Dryden, Esq; . Printed for Sam. Briscoe, and sold by J. Woodward in Scalding-Alley against Stocks-Market, and J. Morphew near Stationers-Hall.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Lucian et al.. 17101711. The Works of Lucian: Translated From the Greek, By Several Eminent Hands ... With the Life of Lucian, a Discourse On His Writings, and a Character of Some of the Present Translators. Written By John Dryden, Esq;. Printed for Sam. Briscoe, and sold by J. Woodward in Scalding-Alley against Stocks-Market, and J. Morphew near Stationers-Hall.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Lucian et al.. The Works of Lucian: Translated From the Greek, By Several Eminent Hands ... With the Life of Lucian, a Discourse On His Writings, and a Character of Some of the Present Translators. Written By John Dryden, Esq; Printed for Sam. Briscoe, and sold by J. Woodward in Scalding-Alley against Stocks-Market, and J. Morphew near Stationers-Hall, 17101711.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Lucian,, et al. The Works of Lucian: Translated From the Greek, By Several Eminent Hands ... With the Life of Lucian, a Discourse On His Writings, and a Character of Some of the Present Translators. Written By John Dryden, Esq; Printed for Sam. Briscoe, and sold by J. Woodward in Scalding-Alley against Stocks-Market, and J. Morphew near Stationers-Hall, 17101711.

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