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Author

Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 55 B.C.-approximately 39 A.D.

Uniform title

Works. English. 1620

Title

The workes of Lucius Annaeus Seneca, both morrall and naturall. : Containing, 1. His bookes of benefites. 2. His epistles. 3. His booke of prouidence. 4. Three bookes of anger. 5. Two bookes of clemencie. 6. His booke of a blessed life. 7. His booke of the tranquilitie of the minde. 8. His booke of the constancie of a wiseman. 9. His booke of the shortnesse of life. 10. Two bookes of consolation to Martia. 11. Three bookes of consolation to Heluia. 12. His booke of consolation to Polibius. 13. His seuen bookes of naturall questions. / Translated by Tho. Lodge, D. in Physicke..

Varying form of title

VVorkes of Lvcivs Annaevs Seneca, both morrall and naturall

Varying form of title

Workes of Lvcivs Annaevs Seneca, both morrall and naturall

Varying form of title

Added title page title: Workes both morrall and natural of Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Imprint

London : Printed by William Stansby., 1614..

Physical description

[48], 324, 335-915, 914-917, [23] p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 33 cm (fol.)

Note

Signatures: [a]⁶ b-d⁶, B-Z⁶ Aa-Zz⁶ Aaa-Zzz⁶ Aaaa-Iiii⁶ Kkkk⁴.

Note

The first leaf is blank.

Note

With a final errata and colophon leaf; the last leaf is blank.

Note

Variant: b1-3,6 cancelled.

Note

Text and title within simple black-lined frame.

Note

Head- and tail- pieces and initials.

Note

Added engraved title-page (undated): "The Workes both morrall and natural of Lucius Annaeus Seneca". Engraving signed: "Ingr. by W Hole.".

Note

With a life of Seneca written by Justus Lipsius.

Note

"The epistles of Lucius Annaeus Seneca the philosopher" (leaf P3) and "The memorable and famous tracts, both morall and naturall" (leaf Tt3) each have separate title page dated 1613; pagination and register are continuous.

Note

Includes index.

Note

Perhaps entered to E. Blount 15 April 1600.

Citation/references note

ESTC, S117063

Citation/references note

Pforzheimer, 625

Citation/references note

STC (2nd ed.), 22213

Reproduction note

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1967. 1 microfilm reel; 35mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640: 1116:10).

Provenance

Printed bookplate with a rectangular border and inscription “This book belongs to the library in the vicarage house of Gillingham in Dorset: being one of the books given by [blank] Freke, esq; to the said library, A.D. [blank]. Attested by me (this 12 April 1735) William Newton, Vicar and Minister of Wingham, Kent. No. [blank]”. “Thomas” added in manuscript in gap before “Freke”. “322” added in manuscript in gap following “No”. Part of the Gillingham Parochial Library, bequeathed to the vicar and feoffees of the parish lands of Gillingham by Thomas Freke (d. 1718?), and placed on permanent loan in Salisbury Cathedral Library 25 November 1992. "B13" and "T.e.e." inscribed on front flyleaf; spine label with "229". Gillingham reference B23/322/229.

Provenance

Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”

Binding

17th-century brown calf over paper boards; sewn on five supports; gilt tooling on spine; raised bands; spine label with title; gilt roll around board edges; text block edges marbled.

Copy-specific note

Imperfect: lacking added engraved title page and gathering b.

Subject

Philosophy Early works to 1800.

Added entry--name

Lodge, Thomas translator.

Added entry--name

Hole, William, -1624 engraver.

Added entry--name

Lipsius, Justus, 1547-1606

Added entry--name

Stansby, William, active 1597-1638 printer.

Added entry--name

Freke, Thomas former owner.

Added entry--name

St. Mary the Virgin (Church : Gillingham, Dorset : England) owner.

Added entry--uncontrolled related/analytical title

The epistles of Lucius Annaeus Seneca the philosopher

Added entry--uncontrolled related/analytical title

The memorable and famous tracts, both morall and naturall

Added entry--place

England London.

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500##$aSignatures: [a]⁶ b-d⁶, B-Z⁶ Aa-Zz⁶ Aaa-Zzz⁶ Aaaa-Iiii⁶ Kkkk⁴.

500##$aThe first leaf is blank.

500##$aWith a final errata and colophon leaf; the last leaf is blank.

500##$aVariant: b1-3,6 cancelled.

500##$aText and title within simple black-lined frame.

500##$aHead- and tail- pieces and initials.

500##$aAdded engraved title-page (undated): "The Workes both morrall and natural of Lucius Annaeus Seneca". Engraving signed: "Ingr. by W Hole.".

500##$aWith a life of Seneca written by Justus Lipsius.

500##$a"The epistles of Lucius Annaeus Seneca the philosopher" (leaf P3) and "The memorable and famous tracts, both morall and naturall" (leaf Tt3) each have separate title page dated 1613; pagination and register are continuous.

500##$aIncludes index.

500##$aPerhaps entered to E. Blount 15 April 1600.

5104#$aESTC,$cS117063

5104#$aPforzheimer,$c625

5104#$aSTC (2nd ed.),$c22213

533##$aMicrofilm.$bAnn Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International,$d1967. 1 microfilm reel; 35mm.$f(Early English books, 1475-1640: 1116:10).

561##$aPrinted bookplate with a rectangular border and inscription “This book belongs to the library in the vicarage house of Gillingham in Dorset: being one of the books given by [blank] Freke, esq; to the said library, A.D. [blank]. Attested by me (this 12 April 1735) William Newton, Vicar and Minister of Wingham, Kent. No. [blank]”. “Thomas” added in manuscript in gap before “Freke”. “322” added in manuscript in gap following “No”. Part of the Gillingham Parochial Library, bequeathed to the vicar and feoffees of the parish lands of Gillingham by Thomas Freke (d. 1718?), and placed on permanent loan in Salisbury Cathedral Library 25 November 1992. "B13" and "T.e.e." inscribed on front flyleaf; spine label with "229". Gillingham reference B23/322/229.

561##$aSalisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”

563##$a17th-century brown calf over paper boards; sewn on five supports; gilt tooling on spine; raised bands; spine label with title; gilt roll around board edges; text block edges marbled.

590##$aImperfect: lacking added engraved title page and gathering b.

650#0$aPhilosophy$vEarly works to 1800.

7001#$aLodge, Thomas,$etranslator.

7001#$aHole, William,$eengraver.

7001#$aLipsius, Justus,$d1547-1606

7001#$aStansby, William,$dactive 1597-1638$eprinter.

7001#$aFreke, Thomas,$eformer owner.

7102#$aSt. Mary the Virgin (Church : Gillingham, Dorset : England),$eowner.

74042$aThe epistles of Lucius Annaeus Seneca the philosopher

74042$aThe memorable and famous tracts, both morall and naturall

752##$aEngland$dLondon.