URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois’ Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML) has purchased a “mint condition” first edition of the works of legendary Greek philosopher, Plato. The RBML, ...

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The University has received the first printed edition of Plato’s works in Greek. This book, inbound with cowskin vellum, was first printed in 1513 by Aldus Manutius, a Venetian printer and publisher.