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, ...

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.