The Satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis. Together with the Satires of Aulus Persius Flaccus. Made English by Mr. Dryden. With Explanatory Notes at the End of each Satir. To which is prefix'd, a discourse concerning the Original and Progress of Satir.

London: Jacob Tonson, 1702. Book. Very Good Plus. Hardcover. Third Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Third Edition, bound in contemporary calf with 19th century professional rebacking ornately gilt tooled with red morocco label. ixxxviii (4 advert), 424 pp. Pages xc and 173 misnumbered lxxxviii and 137. "Adorn'd with sculptures" ( 13 full page engravings). Persius's 'Satyrs' has a separate title page. Very Good Plus, 2" chip at head of title page, inscription in ink dated 1799 at top of title page, calf rubbed at corners. A very well bound complete copy of the Third Edition of Dryden's classic translation.. (Inventory #: 008169)