Richardi Ketelii; Richard Ketel — De Elegantiori Latinitate Comparanda Scriptores Selecti

Amstelaedami, R. & G. Wetstenios HFF, 1713. First edition. Unbound. The first edition of this scarce vellum bound study on the Latin language by Richard Ketel. The first edition of this scarce work.In the original Latin.Printer's woodcut devie to the title page.Coat of arms of Amsterdam in gilt to the boards.An exploration of the Latin language through seven pieces, an interesting work of language study. Looking at phrases of the Latin language, the Latin sermon, the force and use of certain Latin words, Latin oration, Latin particles, and more. This work includes translations by other linguists, including Antonius Schorus, Kaspar Schoppe, Francois Vavasseur, and Orazio Torsellino. By Richard Ketel.Each part is paginated separately with a non-continuous register.Institutional label of St. Mark's Library the General Theological Seminary in New York to the front paste down. This work was donated to the library by Reverend Edwin A. Dalrymple, who specialised in Latin as he led the Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia.Collated, complete. In the original vellum binding. Externally, generally smart. Vellum is a little age-toned with handling marks, as is usual to see. Repair to the head of the spine. A little light bumping to the extremities. Lacking the ribbon ties. Institutional labels and stamp to the front paste down, and to the rear paste down. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper, and to the verso of the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and generally clean with light handling marks and scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .