editio princeps
noun
first edition.
editiones principes
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pluralof editio princeps.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The editiones principes which issued from Robert’s press were eight in number, viz.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various
It is rather singular that not merely classical authors and other editiones principes received this sumptuous treatment, but even such books as grammars and theological treatises.
From The Book-Collector A General Survey of the Pursuit and of those who have engaged in it at Home and Abroad from the Earliest Period to the Present Time by William Carew Hazlitt
He has upwards of 300 Aldines, nearly forty of which are editiones principes.
From The Book-Hunter in London Historical and Other Studies of Collectors and Collecting by W. (William) Roberts
Even the editiones principes have scarcely maintained their former values; whilst their appearance in the book-market does not call forth anything like the enthusiasm and excitement which at one time prevailed.
From The Book-Hunter in London Historical and Other Studies of Collectors and Collecting by W. (William) Roberts
The Sykes library contained a number of the editiones principes of the classics, some on vellum, and also a number of Aldines in the most perfect condition.
From The Book-Hunter in London Historical and Other Studies of Collectors and Collecting by W. (William) Roberts
