1550 DEMOSTHENES Eleven Philippics in ITALIAN antique 16 C. Le Undici Filippiche

DEMOSTENE. Le Undici Filippiche...Dichiarate in lingua toscana per m. Felice Figliucci senese. Roma: Vincenzo Valgrisi, 1550DEMOSTHENES. The Eleven Philippics...Declared in the Tuscan language by m. Felice Figliucci of Siena. Printer's mark on the title page and at the colophon(restoration on the lower margin of the title page, some foxing). Later vellum, manuscript title on the spineProvenance: stamp of the Jesuit college and private stamp on the title page. Size 4 by 5 3/4 inchesText in Italian============================The "Philippics" are a series of speeches delivered by the Greek orator Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, a rising power that posed a threat to Athenian independence. Demosthenes delivered a total of eleven speeches, urging his fellow Athenians to resist Philip and preserve their freedom. These speeches, delivered between 351 and 341 BCE, are considered to be a landmark in Greek oratory and a powerful expression of political resistance. =============================Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DEMOSTENE. Le Undici Filippiche... Dichiarate in lingua toscana per m. Felice Figliucci senese. Roma: Vincenzo Valgrisi, 1550 DEMOSTHENES. The Eleven Philippics...Declared in the Tuscan language by m. Felice Figliucci of Siena.  Printer's mark on the title page and at the colophon (restoration on the lower margin of the title page, some foxing).  Later vellum, manuscript title on the spine Provenance: stamp of the Jesuit college and private stamp on the title page. Size 4 by 5 3/4 inches Text in Italian ============================ The "Philippics" are a series of speeches delivered by the Greek orator Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, a rising power that posed a threat to Athenian independence. Demosthenes delivered a total of eleven speeches, urging his fellow Athenians to resist Philip and preserve their freedom. These speeches, delivered between 351 and 341 BCE, are considered to be a landmark in Greek oratory and a powerful expression of political resistance. ============================= Please see my other auctions   Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

• Topic:Historical
• Binding:Vellum
• Subject:History
• Language:Italian
• Original/Facsimile:Original
• Year Printed:1550