Lucan — Pharsalia

Amsterdam, Danielis Elzevirii, 1671. Vellum. A seventeenth century copy of Lucan's influential civil war poem 'Pharsalia', a popular Roman epic poem. In the original Latin.Lucan's popular Roman epic poem 'Pharsalia', or, 'On the Civil War&apos. The poem details the civil war between Julius Caesar and the Roman Senate.This poem became particularly popular during times of civil wars and troubles; this edition was interestingly published towards the end of Amsterdam's golden age, just after a bad outbreak of the bubonic plague.With an illustrated title page.Bookplate to the verso to the title page, 'Libertas Suprema Lex, J.H.H.&apos. In a contemporary vellum binding. Externally, lightly discoloured, as is usual with vellum binding. Light marks to the boards. Front hinge is a little strained but remains firm. Bound without front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with some odd spots. Title page is lightly chipped due to edgewear. Bookplate to the verso of the title page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .