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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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
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
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
Aldus produced no less than 27 editiones principes of Greek authors and Greek works of reference.
From The Century of Columbus by James J. Walsh
The printed books comprise a fine series of editiones principes of the classics, and a very large proportion of the productions of Caxton's press.
From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 by Various
