Chrestomathiae Latinae. Pars Prior

Vindobonae [Vienna]: In libraria Caes. Reg. ad St. Annae in platea Joannis. (Typis Antonii Pichler), 1824. First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated). Octavo, quarter calf and multi-color marbled limp paper boards; 238p Near fine(-) to Very good(++), with mild shelf-wear and rubbing to boards. Binding is sewn and tight. Possibly rebound in early 19th century. No endpapers. . Hardcover.

A compilation of selections of the writings of 12 Latin greats, including Cicero. Includes a 25-page section of apophthegms (adages) from ancient, mainly Greek, sources. RARE. No holdings located in World Cat for this presumed first edition of the "Pars Prior".