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71 - COMBES-DOUNOUS, Jean-Isaac. Introduction to Plato’s Philosophy.
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COMBES-DOUNOUS, Jean-Isaac. Introduction to Plato’s Philosophy. Paris, P. Didot L’Aîné, Year VIII (1800). In-8 (19.5 x 12.5 cm), flamed calfskin, smooth spine decorated with gilded, compartmentalized fleurons. Period binding. Vol. of 199 pp. Slight rubbing on the head and foot caps. First edition of the translation of this introduction to Plato by the Greek philosopher Alcinous (2nd century). It is followed by Maximus of Tyre’s treatise “What Is God According to Plato” (26 pp.). The translator, Jean-Isaac Combes-Dounous (1758–1820), a magistrate and Hellenist, was one of the founders of the Montauban Society of Letters, Sciences, and Arts. A fine copy in good condition, with fresh pages and a lovely binding.
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