The historical library of Diodorus the Sicilian
Title
The historical library of Diodorus the Sicilian
Alternative Title
The historical library of Diodorus the Sicilian. In fifteen books. The first five, contain the antiquities of Egypt, Asia, Africa, Greece, the islands, and Europe. The last ten, an historical account of the affairs of the Persians, Grecians, Macedonians, and other parts of the world. To which are added, the fragments of Diodorus that are found in the Bibliotheca of Photius: together with those publish'd by H. Valesius, L. Rhodomannus, and F. Ursinus.
Creator
Diodorus, Siculus
Publisher
London, Printed by Edw. Jones for Awnsham and J. Churchill
Date
1700
Format
[28], 444, 245-246 [i.e. 445-446], 473-778, [2], 783, 783, 779-797, [33] pages, [4] leaves of plates (1folded): 3 maps ; 33 cm.
Description
Made English, by G. Booth.
Numerous errors in paging.
The last ten books have special title page;
The fragments special title-pages (included in paging) dated 1699.
One map wanting?
Numerous errors in paging.
The last ten books have special title page;
The fragments special title-pages (included in paging) dated 1699.
One map wanting?
Provenance
Booth, George, 1635-1719;
Woolf, D.R. (Daniel R.) former owner;
Bookplate: Ex Libris Daniel Robert Woolf, FRSC.
Woolf, D.R. (Daniel R.) former owner;
Bookplate: Ex Libris Daniel Robert Woolf, FRSC.
Contributor
Booth, George, 1635-1719,
Gift of Daniel Woolf.
Gift of Daniel Woolf.
Language
English
Identifier
D58 D2;
English Short Title Catalogue R15327;
Wing D1512
English Short Title Catalogue R15327;
Wing D1512
Collection
Citation
Diodorus, Siculus, “The historical library of Diodorus the Sicilian,” Schulich-Woolf Rare Book Collection, accessed May 9, 2024, https://schulichwoolf.omeka.net/items/show/806.