Glasgow

Rare edition of the seven tragedies of Sophocles in Greek with notes at the end of the work by Thomas Johnson for Electra, Ajax, Antigone and the Trachiniae. Johnson's notes had previously appeared in 1705. This edition was also published in 2 volumes in 8vo, but in a lesser quality printing, this one distinguished by its quality which resembles Baskerville's printing.
Careful printing, with wide margins.
Contemporary speckled full calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with 5 tools and stars. Headcaps and corners restored. Triple-ruled frame. Gilt edges.

Greek edition with Latin translation at foot of page. Fine printing.
Contemporary full glazed calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands. Red morocco title-label. Triple fillet frame on boards. Edges gilt. Head slightly worn. Corners slightly bumped.
Good edition, containing the translation by the famous Latinist Daniel Heinsius, who held the chair of belles-lettres at Leiden.