Description: First edition of a Printing and the Mind of Man title! Laokoon: oder uber die Grenzen der Mahleren und Poesie. Mit beylaufigen Erlauterungen verschiedener Punkte der alten Kunstgeschichte...Erster Theil [All Published.] by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Berlin: Christian Friedrich Voss, 1766. 8vo. *4, A-S8, T6 [T6 blank]. [8],298pp. Contemp. Half sheep binding over paper boards. Spine rubbed, dark stain across top, hinges cracked (but strong), edges red, gift inscription on f.f.e.p. dated 1901, light toning. Overall very good. First Edition, first issue. "Laokoon...had a world-wide influence. It takes its name from the famous statue discovered at Rome in the sixteenth century. It analyses the differences between the sculptor's treatment of Laokoon wrestling with the serpents and Virgil's treatment of the same theme, and from there goes on to discuss the limits and limitations of all the arts. It contains the first clear statement of the truth, which is now considered axiomatic, that every art is subject to limitations, and can achieve greatness only by a clear understanding of and self-restriction to its proper function. The most telling passages, and those which have borne most fruit, are those on poetry...His exposition of the themes of Homer and Sophocles is especially effective, and he opened up a new prospect in the appreciation of Greek literature." [PMM] Printing and the Mind of Man 213. Chamberlin 425. Cicognara 158. Schlosser-Magnino 657. Vinet 824. We specialize in five categories: Limited Editions Club, Illustrated Fine Press books, Jules Verne, William Shakespeare, and Printing and the Mind of Man Payment: I accept PayPal only. Domestic Shipping: Via FedEx Ground. Includes free delivery confirmation. Books over $20 will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box. Shipping on additional winners is just $1 for Media Mail shipments. International Shipping: Via Ebay’s Global Shipping Program. Returns: Returns accepted for any reason within 30 days, provided the book is returned in same condition. _gsrx_vers_616 (GS 6.9.5 (616))
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Origin: European
Year Printed: 1766
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Topic: Ancient
Binding: Leather
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
