Around 1808 an Italian scholar discovered in the Codex Perottus XXX at the Royal Library in Naples 30 fables which were as yet unknown. A number of editions and pirated editions appeared in the following years in which the editors argued who was responsible for this discovery.
The fables were edited already in 1809 by G.A. Cassitto and in 1811 by Cataldo Jannello. In 1812 there were even three editions: Paris, Renouard and one in Jena. Our edition is probably after the Jena-edition, which was considered to be not very accurate. Besides, many scholars raised doubts about the authorship of Phaedrus. Nevertheless it still remains an interesting collection of fables.
With an owner's inscription on the title-page. Wrappers a little worn, corners a little bumped, some stains on the first and last page, otherwise in good condition. WorldCat (7 copies).