A select collection of letters of the antients . . . whereby is discover'd the morality, gallantry, wit, humour, manner of arguing, and in a word, the genius both of the Greeks and Romans

London: F. Hartley, F. Coggan [et al.], 1703. First edition, 8vo, pp. [16], 440; contemporary full paneled calf, green morocco label; rear joint starting, else very good. Imaginary letters from prominent ancient Greeks and Romans as a course in instruction of manners and morals. Savage (1673-1747), a stately, corpulent and convivial Hertfordshire man, was a miscellaneous writer, editor, and translator who died falling down the stairs. (Inventory #: 47008)