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WITHDRAWN. Ancient Classics for English Readers

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Sale 357: Fine & Rare Books (#357) 06/14/2007 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 06/14/2007 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #48 WITHDRAWN. Ancient Classics for English Readers

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Title:

WITHDRAWN. Ancient Classics for English Readers

Author:

Collins, Lucas, editor

Place Published:

Edinburgh

Publisher:

William Blackwood and Sons

Date Published:

1870-79

Description:

28 volumes in 14, as issued. (12mo) 6¾x4¼, uniformly bound in half vellum, marbled boards, green morocco title labels, spines heavily tooled in gilt, all edges marbled.

A very attractive small shelf of classical literature. Includes writings of Homer, Herodotus, Sophocles, Virgil, Cicero, Pliny, Ovid, Aristotle and others.

Condition:

Spine labels a bit faded, some mild soiling and wear; overall very good.

Item#:

181295

Headline:

Ancient Classics in Beautiful Vellum Bindings
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