Rare, 1772, Greek-Latin Book, Hesiod's Euriskomena, Orphic & Proclus' Hymns, Padua Printing
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Rare, 1772, Greek-Latin Book, Hesiod’s Euriskomena, Orphic & Proclus’ Hymns, Padua Printing

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Description

A highly rare and collectible book printed in Patavii (Padua) in 1747

by the renowned Seminary Press under Joannes Manfrè,

this scholarly volume brings together the surviving works of Hesiod of Ascra

and hymns attributed to Orpheus and the late antiquity philosopher Proclus of Lycia.

Ησιόδου Ασκραίου, Τα Ευρισκόμενα

Ορφέως και Πρόκλου Λυκίου Φιλοσόφου Ύμνοι

Hesiodi Ascraei quae extant, 

Orphei et Procli Lycii Philosophi Hymni

(Greek & Latin text)

Editio altera accuratior, emendatior – Ad usum seminarii

Printed in Padua (Patavii) at the Seminary Press, under Joannes Manfrè, 1772. 

This finely printed scholarly volume includes:

  • Contents: The complete extant Euriskomena of Hesiod of Ascra, plus hymns attributed to Orpheus and the philosopher Proclus of Lycia.

  • Latin & Greek annotations excerpted from respected authorities.

  • “Pasor’s index” (Georg Pasor, 1570–1637): a comprehensive Latin–Greek vocabulary covering every word in Hesiod.

  • Published as an improved second edition (“Editio altera accuratior et emendatior”), ad usum seminarii.

Book Details:

  • Vol/page count: XXIV + 165 + I + XIII + 206 pages (approx.) in octavo format

  • Language: Ancient Greek & Latin

  • Physical size: Approximately 19 cm × 13 cm

  • Condition: Antique state, very good for its age, please review photos carefully for condition details.

Historical Significance:

This scholarly edition reflects the teaching philosophy of the late Renaissance Catholic seminaries in Padua. It was compiled for academic use, bridging Greek classical texts with Latin exegetical tradition and vocabulary study.

 Why Collect This Work?

  • Rare 18th-century scholarly edition of Hesiod and associated ancient hymns

  • Includes Latin annotations and a Pasor index—valuable for classical philologists

  • Exemplifies the intersection of classical scholarship, Christian seminar training, and early modern print culture

  • Important resource for collectors of rare classics, scholarly editions, and early Greek–Latin bilingual texts

Shipping:
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Additional information

Languages

Greek, Latin

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