Add this copy of Olympia Morata: Her Times, Life and Writings to cart. $63.74, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
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Not Stated. Near Fine. A scarce third edition of this in depth biography of the classical Italian scholar, Olympia Morata, written by Amelia Gillespie Smyth, illustrated with a frontispiece and two plates. The third edition of this work. A scarce work. Illustrated with a frontispiece and two plates. Collated, complete. A biography of the classical Italian scholar, Olympia Fulvia Morata. Morata was the companion and instrucer of Anna d'Este the Duchess of Ferrara, where she met many people of literary fame. She embraced the doctrines of Luther and John Calvin, and studied deep into philosophy. A collection of her Greek letters and Latin dialogues were published after her death. Written by Amelia Gillespie Smyth, who also wrote 'Selwyn', 'Mornings With Mama', 'Probation', and 'Tales of the Moors'. Bookplate to the front pastedown, 'Buxton'. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'Victoria Noel, June 1853'. In a full morocco binding. Externally, smart. Small amount of rubbing to the rear board. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd light spot. Near Fine.
