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Homer / Edward Earl of Derby (Translator). The Iliad of Homer. Together with: Tr…

Homer / Edward Earl of Derby (Translator). The Iliad of Homer. Together with: Tr

Homer / Edward Earl of Derby (Translator). The Iliad of Homer. Together with: Translations of Poems Ancient and Modern. Rendered into English Blank Verse by Edward Earl of Derby. Fifth Edition, Revised / Third Edition. Two Volumes – Complete. London, John Murray, 1865 / 1868. 21.5 x 13.5 cm. Vol.1: x, (2), 402 pages / Vol.2: (2), 432 pages plus 88 pages [Translations of Poems]. Fine contemporary calf. Two spine labels with gilt titles and volume numbers. Gilt decorations. Dentelles.Raised bands. Marbled end papers. All edges gilt. Very good + condition. Minor shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Small book dealer sticker on verso of front free end paper (Henry Sotheran – Booksellers & Bookbinders). First and last pages in each volumes mildly foxed. Internally bright and clean. A lovely set.

Our price: EUR 295,-- 

The Iliad of Homer. Together with: Translations of Poems Ancient and Modern.
The Iliad of Homer. Together with: Translations of Poems Ancient and Modern.
The Iliad of Homer. Together with: Translations of Poems Ancient and Modern.
The Iliad of Homer. Together with: Translations of Poems Ancient and Modern.
The Iliad of Homer. Together with: Translations of Poems Ancient and Modern.

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