The Letters of Marsilio Ficino, Volumes I–5
Publication: 1985-94 Gingko Press + Shepheard Walwyn
The fist five volumes of The Letters of Marsilio Ficino translated by members of the School of Economic Science. These translation began publication in 1975 with Shepheard-Walwyn.
Volumes I–III: Gingko Press, 1985. First American Editions incorporated light corrections by Ficino scholar Paul Oskar Kristeller. Each volume with small ownership inscription to ffep.
Vol 4 Liber V - Shepheard Walwyn, 1988. Covers the turbulent period of 1477–1478 and offers a fascinating view of Ficino as both philosopher and active participant in Florentine intellectual and political life, including the period surrounding the Pazzi. Clean Copy
Vol 5 Liber VI - Shepheard Walwyn, 1994. Reveals Ficino as both philosopher and active figure in Renaissance Florence, corresponding with statesmen, churchmen, artists, and scholars while defending his Platonic philosophy against ecclesiastical opposition. Clean copy
Condition: vols 1-3 with small owenership inscription to ffep, vols 4-5 clean, all jackets in protective mylar with unclipped dust jackets, all in Very Good condition overall
Conspiracy
Condition: in fine condition