Blount, Thomas Pope , Sir

Censura celebriorum authorum: sive, Tractatus in quo varia virorum doctorum de clarissimis cujusque seculi scriptoribus judicia traduntur. Unde facillimo negotio lector dignoscere queat quid in singulis quibusque istorum authorum maximè memorabile sit, & quonam in pretio apud eruditos semper habiti fuerint

Londini: Richard Chiswel, 1690. First edition, folio, pp. [8], 746, [6]; title page printed uin red and black; a nice copy in full contemporary speckled calf, neatly rebacked in the early 19th century, gilt decorated spine in 7 compartments, maroon morocco labels in 2; very good and sound. A critique on the most celebrated authors, concerning whom the various opinions of the most learned scholars are given. Nearly 600 authors are listed. "An erudite work, much esteemed by the curious..." (Lowndes). Wing B-3346. Item #42946

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