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Essays in the Greek class
Title
Essays in the Greek class, [ca. 1811-1813].
Physical Description
1 v. (550 p.) ; 21 x 19 cm.
Language
English
Notes
The author is also known as John Peter Deering.
Annotations by later owners in pencil on front endpapers; four slips containing information on Gandy (Deering) and Gell tipped in.
Title from spine tag.
Binder's ticket: "G. Harrison Bookbinder. 5 Pottingers Entry, Belfast."
Binding: half leather with marbled boards; marbled endpapers.
In English, Greek and Hebrew.
Provenance
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Summary
Manuscript of a text on the history, grammar and usage of the Greek language, with some comments on classical Greek drama and literature. Probably written during Gandy's employment in Greece by the Society of Dilettanti, the manuscript mentions recent discoveries of inscriptions by Lord Elgin and refers to both Elgin and Sir William Gell as "Friends of the Muses."
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
August 08, 2005
References
John P. Gandy, Essays in the Greek Class. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
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John P. Gandy, Essays in the Greek Class. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
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