Parisiis, Ex officina Roberti Stephani typographi Regii, 1548 (9 cal. Ian.), in-folio (33,5 x 21 cm), 1109 pp. - 21 ff., contemporary full parchment (some little wear on corners and on the lower spine-end), spine raised on 5 bands, red edges.
Fifth edition of this comments on Greek literature of Guillaume Budé (1467-1540) and first edition given by Robert Estienne (1503-1559) in type sizes of "grecs du roi". It is after request of Erasmus that Guillaume Budé undertook this lexicographical compilation of notes on the Greek language. It will stay a long time in France, the reference work for the study of the Greek language and it will served as basis for Robert Estienne's Thesaurus Linguae Graecae. Enriched with a engraved title label. Title page slightly dirtied with small paper tears on fore margin. Some very little waterstains, or foxings but all without gravity. Besides these little lacks, it is a nice copy in his contemporary full vellum binding. Contemporary owner inscription on title and ex-libris on the first pastedown. Cfr. Adams B 3096.