Description: Click here to see our other books! The Works of Homer, the Celebrated Grecian Poet William Henry Melmoth 1780 Alex. Hogg : London 10.5" by 9" 658, [6pp] SUMMARY A scarce edition of the works of Homer edited by William Henry Melmoth and illustrated with marvellous engravings throughout. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION ESTC Citation No. T105568.Homer's Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem, split into twenty-four books. It is set during the Trojan War and follows the events subsequent to Achilles' and Agamemnon's quarrel. The work is thought to have been written down in the eighth century BC.Homer's Odyssey is a Greek epic poem detailing the tale of war hero Odysseus as he struggles to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. It features all manner of mythological figures and episodes, including the most famous book IX, which contains his encounter with the Cyclops. Both remain amongst the most important pieces of ancient European literature.Containing forty-two plates, including one folding plate and a frontispiece. Collated, completeUndated; dated from copies on Jisc.With a list of subscribers bound to the rear.A scarce edition of this important collection, lavishly illustrated with engravings. CONDITION In a half calf binding, with a recent spine. Externally rather worn: the spine has just a little rubbing to the head and tail, however, the boards are worn and faded, and the leather corners are mostly lost from rubbing and bumping. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: William Henry Melmoth
Publisher: Alex. Hogg
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: No
Language: English
Fiction Subject: Ancient Literature
Illustrator: Not Stated
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1780
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 3.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
