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DEMOSTHEN. Orationes Philippicae omnes. Dublin,...

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DEMOSTHEN. Orationes Philippicae omnes. Dublin, Marchbank, 1773. 2 volumes in-8, red morocco, triple fillet, smooth spines beautifully decorated with small irons, interior lace, gilt edges (period binding). Brunet, II-592 /// I. VI-(1f.)-126-(1f. blank)-164 / II. (2f.)-150-(1f. blank)-148 (figured 146). Fine Greek and Latin edition of Demosthenes' Philippics translated and annotated by Jos. Stock. The Philippics are the four speeches that the great orator directed against Philip of Macedonia. They are among the greatest masterpieces of eloquence. 2 engraved frontispieces, one by Esdall after West, the other signed H. P. A superb copy in contemporary red morocco. Minor wear to corners.