1687 De Amazonibus by Petit | Existence of Ancient Amazons from Greek Mythology

PETIT, Pierre

1687 de amazonibus by petit | existence of ancient amazons from greek mythology | pierre petit’s “<em>de amazonibus</em>” is a rare, 17<sup>th</sup>-century survey of ancient amazons! First published in 1685, this dissertation was written to prove the existence of amazons (legendary female greco-roman warriors) rather than just creatures rooted in mythology. Petit’s speculations come from his studies of ancient scythian women as well as large women from all over the ancient world.   this 1687 edition of “<em>amazonibus</em>” was published in amsterdam, beautifully bound in fine vellum. It is the engravings of coins, medals, and statues that help illustrate petit’s claims. An impressive, valuable work.   item number: #28494 price: $750

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Pierre Petit’s “De Amazonibus” is a rare, 17th-century survey of ancient Amazons! First published in 1685, this dissertation was written to prove the existence of Amazons (legendary female Greco-Roman warriors) rather than just creatures rooted in mythology. Petit’s speculations come from his studies of ancient Scythian women as well as large women from all over the ancient world.

 

This 1687 edition of “Amazonibus” was published in Amsterdam, beautifully bound in fine vellum. It is the engravings of coins, medals, and statues that help illustrate Petit’s claims. An impressive, valuable work.

 

Item number: #28494

Price: $750

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1687 De Amazonibus by Petit | Existence of Ancient Amazons from Greek Mythology

 

Pierre Petit’s “De Amazonibus” is a rare, 17th-century survey of ancient Amazons! First published in 1685, this dissertation was written to prove the existence of Amazons (legendary female Greco-Roman warriors) rather than just creatures rooted in mythology. Petit’s speculations come from his studies of ancient Scythian women as well as large women from all over the ancient world.

 

This 1687 edition of “Amazonibus” was published in Amsterdam, beautifully bound in fine vellum. It is the engravings of coins, medals, and statues that help illustrate Petit’s claims. An impressive, valuable work.

 

Item number: #28494

Price: $750

 

PETIT, Pierre

 

De Amazonibus dissertatio, quâ an verè extiterint, necne, variis ultro citroque conjecturis & argumentis disputatur

 

Amstelodami: Apud Johannem Wolters & Ysbrandum Haring, 1687.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • [12], 380, [8]
    • 50 in-text engravings, plus engraved title page
  • Language: Latin
  • Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
  • Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in (16cm x 10.5cm)

 

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Category

Classical Greco-Roman

Authors

PETIT, Pierre

Printing Date

17th Century

Language

Latin

Binding

Vellum

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete

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