The comparison of Plato and Aristotle. With the opinions of the Fathers on their doctrine. And some Christian reflections. Together with Judgement on Alexander & Cæsar. As also on Seneca, Plutarch and Petronius. Translated from the French.

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  • The comparison of Plato and Aristotle. With the opinions of the Fathers on their doctrine. And some Christian reflections. Together with Judgement on Alexander & Cæsar. As also on Seneca, Plutarch and Petronius. Translated from the French.
  • Comparaison de Platon et d'Aristote. English
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Imprint
London: printed by T[homas]. R[atcliffe]. and N[athaniel]. T[hompson. for Dorman Newman, at the Kings Arms in the Poultrey, and Jonathan Edwin, at the Three Roses in Ludgate Street, 1673.
Publication year
1673-1673
ESTC No.
R37109
Grub Street ID
119357
Description
[26], 214, [2]; 78, [2] p. ; 8⁰
Note
Printers' names from Wing CD.

In two parts, each with separate dated title page, pagination, and register. Part 1, with title mirroring title on first 9 lines of general title page, is a translation of René Rapin's "Le comparaison de Platon et d'Aristote" with an imprint identical to that on the general title page. Part 2, "Judgment on Alexander and C¾sar; and also on Seneca, Plutarch, and Petronius" is by Saint-Evremond, has imprint, "London, printed by A. Maxwell, for Jonathan Edwin at the sign of the three Roses in Ludgate-street, 1672". This work is translated by John Dancer, who signs the dedication; French original not traced.

Leaves P4 and ?E8 are blank; leaf ?A1 bears a license to print on verso.

Each part was also issued separately. Since the short title of Rapin's work when issued separately and the short title of the general title page are identical, both issues are assigned the same Wing number, R260. Part 2 as a separate issue is assigned Wing S303A.
Uncontrolled note
Verify whether first leaf is blank. General t.p. may be a singleton, but could also be a bifolium with title printed on recto of second leaf