Cornelius Tacitus; Immanuel Bekker [ed.] — Cornelius Tacitus

Leipzig , Weidmann, 1831. Leather. A pleasing two-volume vellum-bound set of this 19th-century critical edition of the works of the Roman historian Tacitus, edited by the renowned German classical scholar Immanuel Bekker Complete in two volumes. In full vellum. A 19th-century critical edition of the works of the Roman historian Tacitus, edited by the renowned German classical scholar Immanuel Bekker (1785–1871).  Immanuel Bekker was known for his rigorous textual criticism, and revised the work based on the most ancient manuscripts (ad codices antiquissimos) available at the time. This edition was designed for scholarly use (In usum scholarum) representing a critical step in restoring the Tacitean text, often relying heavily on the Second Medicean manuscript. In full vellum. Externally, very smart with slight rubbing to vellum and the odd handling mark to the boards. Two small paint marks to lower front board of volume two. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned with spotting throughout. With ex-libris prior owner's bookplate to front paste down of volume. Marbled fore edges. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .