About this title: Epictetus, a great philosopher taught the importance of control over one's own mind and will, for true happiness must not depend on things one cannot control. Unlike most philosophers, Epictetus taught not for the select few, but for the many and humble. This edition contains all 4 books.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernon
Description: Good. No Jacket. Minor wear to the boards. Corner bumping. Gift inscription to the page facing the first blank page. Pages toned. Clean text. read more
Description: New York: The Heritage Press (1968) 308 pages, 8 1/8 x 11 5/8, green decorated boards & green cloth decorated backstrip, hardcover in slipcase Illustrated by Hans Erni CONDITION: VERY GOOD, Slipcase sunned along fore edges & top (book not affected) o/w an excellent copy, fine condition in near fine slipcase NOTES-Translated by P.E. Matheson. 5 double-page color plates, color frontispiece & B&W drawings. Sandglass leaflet laid in. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Heritage Press, New York
Date Published: 1968
Description: Very Good + No DJ. Erni, Hans. 8vo = over 9" 308pp. Translated by P. E. Matheson. Green boards w/green cloth spine. Bumped slightly on top/bottom of spine and corners. Boxed-box has some wear and soiling. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Heritage Press,, NY:
Date Published: 1968
Description: Illustrated by Hans Erni. Very Good. Translated from the Latin by P. E. Matheson. "Sandglass" laid in. A reprint edition. Fine in a very good (one spot of soiling, a bit faded) slipcase. read more
Edition: No Edition Indicated
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Chesterfield Society
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. Ex-Library. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. A very good hardcover library discard, lightly used. The spine is solid and square, and the hinges are firm. The book has been rebound in a heavy, durable library cloth binding that shows hardly any wear. There is a bookplate and an owner's signature in front, but the text of the book is clean and unmarked. ---------------------------------------- book is of course one of the classics of Stoic philosophy. There is no date given for this ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Heritage Press
Date Published: 1968
Description: Good. Moderate edgewear to green, decorated, paper-covered boards with green cloth quarter binding; no dust jacket, possibly as issued; small flower sticker on front free endpaper, and mild foxing on closed page edges; interior very good, however, with crisp, unmarked pages; a clean, sound copy overall; half-title page reads "Epictetus: The Discourses and Manual"; translated by P.E. Matheson and wonderfully illustrated with color plates by Hans Erni; 308 pgs. including The Manual, Notes, and ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: NuVision Publications
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781595479730ISBN:1595479732
Description: New. BRAND NEW and ready for dispatch. Delivery normally within 4/7 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Red moroccan leather
Publisher: H. M. Caldwell Co, New York
Date Published: 1904
Description: Worn on spine with some tears. Selections. HB in full leather; Pocket-sized; gilt fore edges; marker ribbon. 3 7/8" wide by 5 1/2" tall; 162 pp. Remarque Series #35. Inscribed on flyleaf: "In pleasant remembrances of Griminy, F.H.P. " read more
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 9 by 6 inches. This book is printed on demand [allow 1-2 weeks for printing]. (00478 pages) lang=english accessory: no accessory (Paperback ) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Heritage Press, New York
Date Published: [1968]
Description: Fine. No dust jacket. fine in fine slip cover beautiful book. Unknown printing. xxx, 308 p. illus. (part col. ) 30 cm. Half title: Epictetus: the discourses and manual. "First published in 1916. " Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. 295-304). edition g. macy co. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: General Books LLC
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780217708913ISBN:0217708919
Description: New. BRAND NEW and ready for dispatch. Delivery normally within 4/7 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
Edition: Limited Edition
Binding: Vellum Spine
Publisher: George Bell and Sons, London
Date Published: 1902
Description: Good. Large 8vo. Limited Edition 282, 266pp. One of 250 sets printed on handmade paper. Very nice gilt-stamped cream cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped vellum spines. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Cream boards and vellum a bit grubbied and free end papers browned, and spines darkened, but otherwise very nice and clean in good tight binding. 35c. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: H. M. Caldwell Co., New York
Description: G+/No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall Boards have edgewear and rubbing, pages beginning to yellow, last endpaper has a paper scar and a small hole, otherwise interior is clean. G-11. read more
Binding: Flexible cloth
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date Published: N.D.
Description: Illustrated by W. M. Cuthill. Good with no dust jacket. We fit archival quality clear acrylic covers for additional protection whenever possible.; B&W Illustrations; 12mo 7"-7½" tall; 162 pages; Original black cloth, sound and tight. Circa 1930. Marbeled end papers, marker ribbon.; Aproximate packaged weight of 1000 grams. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: NUVISION PUBN
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781595479730ISBN:1595479732
Description: New. Epictetus, a great philosopher taught the importance of control over one's own mind and will, for true happiness must not depend on things one cannot control. Unlike most philosophers, Epictetus taught not for the select few, but for the many and humble. read more
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