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71 - COMBES-DOUNOUS, Jean-Isaac. An Introduction to Plato’s Philo…
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COMBES-DOUNOUS, Jean-Isaac. An Introduction to Plato’s Philosophy. Paris, P. Didot L’Aîné, Year VIII (1800). In-8 (19.5 x 12.5 cm), flamed calfskin, smooth spine decorated with gilded, compartmentalised fleurons. Contemporary binding. Volume of 199 pp. Slight scuffing to the head and foot. ‎First edition of the translation of this introduction to Plato by the Greek philosopher Alcinous (2nd century). It is followed by Maximus of Tyre’s treatise ‘What is God according to Plato’ (26 pp.). The translator, Jean-Isaac Combes-Dounous (1758–1820), a magistrate and Hellenist, was one of the founders of the Montauban Society of Letters, Sciences and Arts. ‎ A fine copy in good condition, with fresh pages and a lovely binding.
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Auction time 11/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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