Comoediae

Birmingham: Baskerville, 1772. Hardcover. Three quarter modern navy blue morocco blue cloth. Aeg. Fine. 364 pages. 28.5 x 23 cm. Publius Terentius Afar better known in English as Terence was a playwright during the Roman Republic. He was the author of six comedies based on Greek originals. His plays form the basis for of the modern comedy of manners. First Baskerville edition. Exceptionally clean, fresh copy without fault. Raised bands spine panels in gilt motifs. ESTC T137489. GASKELL 47.