Dionusiou Longinou Peri hupsous (On the sublime), 1694
3.1 Scope and Contents Note
Printed by Franciscus Halma in Utrecht (The Netherlands). Title romanized from Greek. Traditionally ascribed to Longinus; real author unknown. Added engraved t.p., illustrated, with verso (p. [2]) blank. Printer's device on t.p. Greek and Latin text on opposite pages, with commentaries in Latin (p. [1]-257). French translation of On the sublime, with half title (p. [258]-344): Traité du sublime, ou Du merveilleux dans le discours. : Traite du grec de Longin / par Monsieur Despreaux. Index on p. [1]-[11] at end. Errata on p. [12] at end.
Dates
- 1694
Creator
- Foote, Benjamin Hatley (1713-1791) (Person)
Access
While the collection is open for research, staff may occasionally restrict access to specific items on the basis of their current physical condition.
Extent
From the Collection: 9 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
Latin
5.1 Custodial History
Owned by Benjamin Hatley Foote (1713 –1791) (bookplate: 1743).
6.2 Existence and location of copies
One of probably about 30 in the US, so moderately rare. Because this specific edition has an important place in the history of the text – it may be considered the first scholarly edition – the text is valuable for research
7.1 Notes
The thick covers appear original and are in decent condition; there is decoration along outfacing edges of both covers. The ridged back has been covered by a new green binding.
Container Summary
[16], 181 p.; 21 cm. (4to)
6.4 Publication note
References: Goldsmith, V.F. STC of French books 1601-1700 in the library of the British Museum, L.1783.
8.3 Archivist and Date
MdK and JGT, 2011-10-19; ZsS
Creator
- Foote, Benjamin Hatley (1713-1791) (Person)
- Halma, Francois, 1653-1722 (Printer, Person)
- Longinus, 1st cent. (Author, Person)
- Tollius, Jacobus,-1696 (Author, Person)
- Boileau Despréaux, Nicolas, 1636-1711 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us
QC.Archives@qc.cuny.edu
