Platonis Opera by Plato Aristocles. Laurentius Francisci de Alopa, Florence, 1484. First edition, folio, pp. 476. Original morocco binding, spine divided in compartments by raised bands with titles and ornaments in gilt. Latin translation by Marsilio Ficino. Initials supplied in red with manuscript guide letters. Leaves with fore-edge decoration in gilt. Plato is widely considered one of the most important and influential individuals in the history of Ancient Greek and Western philosophy, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his most famous student, Aristotle. Plato has also often been cited as one of the founders of Western religion and spirituality.
