THE AENEID
by VIRGIL
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Foxing to first and last few pages, heaviest to pastedowns and then very light; touch of rubbing to the spine with mild wear to
- Seller
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Robert Fagles's translations of both the Iliad and Odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and become the standard translations of our era. Now, his stunning modern verse translation of Virgil's Aeneid is poised to do the same. This beautifully produced edition of the Aeneid will be eagerly sought by readers desiring to complete their Fagles collection—and the attention it receives will stimulate even greater interest in his translations of the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 019434
- Title
- THE AENEID
- Author
- VIRGIL
- Illustrator
- Carlotta Petrina
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Foxing to first and last few pages, heaviest to pastedowns and then very light; touch of rubbing to the spine with mild wear to
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Limited Editions Club
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1944
- Keywords
- John Dryden, Signed, Illustrated Books, Limited Editions, Fine Press, Carlotta Petrina
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry; Roman Literature;
Terms of Sale
Charles Agvent
All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.
About the Seller
Charles Agvent
About Charles Agvent
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