Brewer's: Elzevir

An edition of a classic author, published and printed by the family of Elzevir, and said to be immaculate. Virgil, one of the master-pieces, is certainly incorrect in some places. (1592-1626.)

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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