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Mar 15, 2019
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WHITAKER, John, B.D. (1735-1808). The Course of Hannibal over the Alps Ascertained. London: Printed for John Stockdale, 1794.
2 volumes, 8vo (212 x 128 mm). Contemporary tree calf, smooth spines gilt, red and tan lettering-pieces gilt (joints starting, slightly worn). Provenance: Arthur Owen Greed (bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Whitaker, a Classical scholar, quotes extensively from Livy and Seneca in the notes and references of his work. Not in Neate or Perret.