A 1624 publishing of Martial's Epigrammton Libri by Thomas Farnaby. Martial is considered to be creator of the modern epigram: a brief yet memorable statement that is often satirical or surprising. Thomas Farnaby (1575 - June 12, 1647) was an English schoolmaster and classical scholar. His works were mainly annotated editions of Latin authors.
Many of his books were quite popular and were published in multiple editions. This 1624 printing was the third edition. The first was printed in 1615. The second, in 1623.
References: Manuel du libraire et de l'amateur de livres vol. III, page 1491. Short-title catalogue of books printed in France and of French books printed in other countries from 1470 to 1600 now in the British Museum, 521.
