Philip Carteret Webb — An Account of a Copper Table

London, Anon, 1760. First edition. Paperback. A very scarce, first edition of this historical and paleographic study regarding a copper table discovered in Heraclea, Magna Graecia. This work refers to a tablet discovered in 1732 near Heraclea in the bay of Tarentum in Magna Graecia. Magna Graecia is the coastal areas of modern day Southern Italy and includes Campania, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria and Sicily. In Roman times they were extensively populated by Green settlers. The tablets are significant for the study of Roman LAw. This was one of the Tablets of Heraclea, which Webb presented to the king of Spain through the Neapolitan minister for the  royal collection at Naples. In return he received a diamond ring. ESTC reference no. T1858. Illustrated, with three plates. Written by English barrister, and key figure in the 18th century antiquarian movement, Philip Carteret Webb. To this writing Webb explains the history and paleographic details of this important archaeological discovery.  Rebound, in recent paper wraps and held in a custom clamshell box. Externally, generally smart with a few light scuffs to the edges. Top edge of rear wrap has been removed. The custom clamshell box is in a lovely condition with just some minor edge-wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional light spots to pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .