William Whewell / Plato and Socrates 1st Edition 1907

Description: Plato and Socrates Author: Plato; William Whewell, [Tr.] Title: Plato and Socrates Publication: London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1907 Edition: First edition thus Description: Hardcover. Small 8vo. [8], 3-262, [8] pp. Three-quarter contemporary brown morocco over perriwinkle cloth, boards ruled in gilt with the spine in six compartments, gilt borders and lettering on the spine; top edge gilt. Light blue and green endpapers and pastedowns. A purple ribbon bookmark laid in. Beautifully bound by Hatchards. Title page printed in red and black. Printed on handmade paper. Part of The Royal Library Belles Lettres Series. The de luxe Humphreys edition of Plato's four dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo. William Whewell's translation, originally published at Cambridge in 1860. Bernard Suzanne, "Plato and His Dialogues". This volume contains an antiquated grouping of four of Plato's dialogues. The four here are grouped according to conventions of Greek Tragedy (as argued by Diogenes Laertius and Thrasyllus). Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito all relate to the laws driving the trial and execution of Socrates, as well as reporting Socrates' last days alive. Phaedo's subject matter is lighter: it centers on a discussion of the destiny of the human soul after death. Thus, the grouping has the three tragic works and one "comedic" work, a Greek dramatic tetraology. A beautiful volume, containing one of the most moving stories in philosophical history. Very Good. Rubbing to the corners and spine's crown, a bookplate on the front pastedown. Seller ID: 000013188 Subject: Classical Antiquity, Philosophy Evening star books, LLC We are a professional antiquarian bookselling firm with relatively broad interests, but we specialize in literature of all periods, modern first editions, and works of historical significance. Open to the public by chance or by appointment. Evening Star Books is a Limited Liability Company. Guarantee We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers' Association (IOBA), and we abide by these associations' strict codes of ethics. All items are guaranteed to be received as described and any item may be returned for any reason within 30 days of receipt. SHIPPING TERMS All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery using this shipping method usually occurs in 5 to 10 business days. Expedited and international shipping are also available. Please contact us for a shipping quote if you wish to upgrade to Priority Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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