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From the 1551 English translation by Raphe Robynson. No mark of ownership is found on the book, but is presumed to belong to the twelve other identical Temple Classics editions included in Wharton's library.
With Frontispiece and Colophon by Frank Lockwood
4th Edition (enlarged)
The Frontispiece has the latin phrase "Cras animarum" written beneath it, translating roughly to "Tomorrow's souls"
Half blue morocco
"Quotations, proverbs, maxims, and mottos, classical and mediaeval, including law terms and phrases."
Inscribed: "Xmas 1874 from E.N.J"
Gift from Wharton to Henry Jones, her brother, Christmas 1874; Henry Jones has signed his name twice on the…