1705 Rare First Edition Of Caesar's Wars In Gaul

The product is a rare first edition of Julius Caesar's Commentaries of his wars in Gaul and Civil War with Pompey, translated by Martin Blade. This is Bladen's first edition complete with 3 folding maps, 10 engraved plates, and numerous illustrations. Book is beautifully rebound with title and date in gilt. 5 raised bands. Strong condition. I could locate no copies for sale in the world marketplace.

Martin Bladen was a British soldier, politician, and translator. He served as a lieutenant-colonel in the British Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. As a Whig Member of Parliament, he held an influential post as a Commissioner of the Board of Trade.