Testimonies of different authors, respecting the colossal statue of Ceres, placed in the vestibule of the Public library at Cambridge [by E.D. Clarke 2 copies].

This volume was authored by Edward Daniel Clarke and published in 1803 to document the arrival of the colossal statue of Ceres at the University of Cambridge. The statue, a significant piece of Greek marble sculpture acquired by Clarke during his extensive travels through the Mediterranean, became a subject of intense academic interest upon its installation in the vestibule of the university library. Clarke compiled these testimonies to formalize the historical and artistic context of the artifact, aiming to establish its provenance and cultural weight for the scholarly community.

The publication reflects the meticulous, antiquarian approach characteristic of Clarke's work, blending archaeological observation with historical inquiry. As a renowned traveler and later a professor of mineralogy, Clarke designed this text to serve as a definitive guide for academics examining the statue. The volume was received as a valuable scholarly contribution, reinforcing the status of the statue as a cornerstone of the university's growing collection of classical antiquities.