Title: The History of Diodorus Siculus. Containing All That is Most Memorable and of Greatest Antiquity in the First Ages of the World Until the War of Troy Author: Diodurus Siculus Place: London Publisher: Printed by John Macock, for Giles Calvert Date: 1653 Description: [x], 271 pp. (Folio) 26.5x16.5 cm. (10½x6½") later calf-backed marbled boards. First Edition in English. The first six books of Diodorus's monumental work, treating the mythic history of the non-Hellenic and Hellenic tribes to the destruction of Troy. Describing the history and culture of Ancient Egypt, of Mesopotamia, India, Scythia, and Arabia (II), of North Africa (III), and of Greece and Europe. Wing D1513; ESTC R5844. Lot Amendments Condition: Boards worn, spine rubbed, bookplate; half title not present, foxing and browning; very good. Item number: 230915
Title: The History of Diodorus Siculus. Containing All That is Most Memorable and of Greatest Antiquity in the First Ages of the World Until the War of Troy Author: Diodurus Siculus Place: London Publisher: Printed by John Macock, for Giles Calvert Date: 1653 Description: [x], 271 pp. (Folio) 26.5x16.5 cm. (10½x6½") later calf-backed marbled boards. First Edition in English. The first six books of Diodorus's monumental work, treating the mythic history of the non-Hellenic and Hellenic tribes to the destruction of Troy. Describing the history and culture of Ancient Egypt, of Mesopotamia, India, Scythia, and Arabia (II), of North Africa (III), and of Greece and Europe. Wing D1513; ESTC R5844. Lot Amendments Condition: Boards worn, spine rubbed, bookplate; half title not present, foxing and browning; very good. Item number: 230915
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