Marcus Aurelius Meric Casaubon Meditations Concerning Himself Charles Harper

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (Roman, 121-180 AD). Full leather bound volume, The Roman Emperour His Meditations Concerning Himself, 1673. Translated from the original Greek with notes by Meric Casaubon (English, 1599-1671) and published as the fourth edition by Charles Harper in London. The interior includes a frontispiece engraving by Simon Gribelin after Philippe de Champaigne and a title page printed in red and black ink. The initial flyleaf contains an extensive page of early handwritten marginalia in brown ink regarding Stoic philosophy. 7" H x 4 1/2" W x 1" D.

19B

Condition Report:
The spine exhibits heavy cracking, dryness, and significant leather loss. The gilt title label remains partially intact but shows wear. The covers display general staining, scuffing, and wear to the edges. The text block shows age-toning and light foxing throughout. The frontispiece engraving appears to be a mismatched or extra-illustrated insertion.