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ARISTIDES, AELIUS. Orationum tomi III. Greek text with Latin translation by Willem Canter in parallel columns. [32], 646; 402; 729, [35] pages, including 2 blank leaves. 3 parts in one volume. 8vo, contemporary vellum, spine darkened and cracked in a few places, book block loose in binding; contents browned, front free endpaper and title adhered to front cover, title repaired with cellotape on verso. [Geneva]: Paul Estienne, 1604
first bilingual edition of the writings of a prominent Greek orator of the 2nd-century A.D. Pages 479-646 of the first part contain the author's Sacred Tales, recording revelations made to him in dreams by the god of medicine Asclepius, an important source for ancient Greek medical beliefs and practices. Schreiber 274.
