[GREEK POETS]. Οι της ηρωικής ποιήσεως πρωτεύοντες ποιηταί, και άλλοι τινές. Potæ græci principes heroici carminis, et alii nonnulli. S.l. [Geneva], Henri Estienne, typographer of Ulrich Fugger, 1566. 3 volumes in-folio, brown calf, spine decorated, smooth edges (17th century binding). First edition of this monumental anthology of Greek poetry, which brings together the works of sixteen ancient poets, including Homer, Theocritus, Hesiod, Musæus, Bion, Moschus, Pythagoras, etc. "This collection is of great interest to the poets of Greece. "This collection is of great importance, because it contains good texts revised by Henri Estienne, and it is very well printed," says Brunet. "For Homer's poems, Estienne collated eighteen earlier editions and a very old manuscript. This edition remained the model until the 19th century. The second part contains works by sixteen other poets, some of which are being printed for the first time, for example Solon, Tyrteus and Mimnerme" (GLN). Sumptuous Greek printing by Henri Estienne, using the famous "Grecs du roi" designed by Claude Garamont. Regulated copy, divided into three volumes by the bookbinder. Modern bookplate with biblical motto: Juxta fontem aquæ in solitudine. Heads, spines and corners restored, one hinge split, scattered foxing and spotting. Schreiber, n°160 - Adams, P-1699 - GLN-2327 - Brunet, IV, 757.