Title: Λυκόφρονος τοῦ Χαλκιδέως Ἀλέξανδρα: εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο Ἰζακιου τοῦ Τζετζου ἐξήγημα = Lycophronis Chalcidensis Alexandra: cum eruditissimis Isacii Tzetzis commentariis, ex fide manuscripti emendatioribus factis, 1601 Commentaries on an Ancient Greek Poem
Author: Lycophron; John and Isaac Tzetzes
Publisher: [Geneva], Excudebat Paulus Stephanus
Condition: Very Good
An early 17th century edition of Lycophron's Alexandra or Cassandra, published by Paul Estienne. Cassandra is an epic poem that recounts a prophecy of the Trojan seer, which explores the later history of the Greeks and Trojans following the sack of Troy.
The volume is typical of the Estienne manufactory with its dedication to printing high quality editions of Classical works with extensive commentaries.
One vellum bound volume in quarto, (16)+211+59 pages
This volume is in very good shape, with some rubbing and old staining to the binding. There is some foxing and staining throughout.