Description: Ovid's Metamorphosis Englished by G. S. by Ovid, translated by George Sandys First edition of the first significant literary work to be done in North America London: Printed by William Stansby, 1626. First edition of the Sandys translation. [17], 326, [5] pp. ([a]4, b6, A-2R4, 2S6). Engraved title-page. Engraved portrait of Ovid by William Marshall. Woodcut printer's device on colophon. (Folio in 4s) 25.2x15.5 cm (10x6"), rebacked, period speckled calf, raised bands. This translation is the first significant literary work to be done in North America, begun in England but completed in Virginia. Very Good with corners bumped, light rubbing and wear; a few stains including some dampstaining to early leaves (slightly affecting frontispiece and engraved title), mild soiling and creasing, a few minor chips at edges or corners. Ownership marks of C.B. Adderley on inside of front board with a swirling doodle from Mr. Adderley or a later owner on leaf Gg3; small marginal ink notations on pages 3 and 119. George Sandys was Secretary to the Colony of Virginia when he made this translation. This is the first edition of the first significant literary translation performed on the North American continent, or in the words of Moses Coit Tyler, "the first utterance of the conscious literary spirit articulated in America." See Sabin 57984. STC 18964.
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Author: Ovid; George Sandys [Translation
Publisher: Printed by William Stansby
Year Printed: 1626
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