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The trial and execution of Socrates: PB 295-2003

Object information

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Titles

The trial and execution of Socrates

Maker(s)

Author: Plato
Translator: George, Peter
Illustrator: Ayrton, Michael
Publisher: Folio Society
Printer: University Printing House
Printer: Scolar Press
Binder (person): Mackay, W. & J.

Categories

Description

By Plato ; translated with an introduction by Peter George ; drawings by Michael Ayrton.

197 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Place(s) associated

  • London
  • Cambridge (Cambs.)
  • Ilkley ⪼ England
  • Chatham ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John

Dating

Production date: AD 1972

Note

Quarter bound in vegetable parchment gold stamped, red cloth sides. In slipcase

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Illustrations

Materials used in production

Printing ink

Techniques used in production

Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 295-2003
Primary reference Number: 95896
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 June 2016 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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