THE HEROYCALL EPISTLES of the Learned Poet Publius Ovidious Naso.
by Publius Avidus Naso) Turbervile, George [translator]
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About This Item
London: The Cresset Press, 1928. xxiv, 349 pp, 10 full-page illustrations by Hester Saintsbury. Translated into English verse by George Turbervile. Edited with an introduction and glossary by Frederick Boas. Hand-numbered limited edition 310/370. Printed on mould-made paper. Quarter brown buckram with tan cloth boards, gilt titles. A lovely copy with no wear or marks. Tan spine a trifle sunned and end-papers off-set browning. THE HEROYCALL EPISTLES of the Learned Poet Publius Ovidious Naso. Translated Into English Verse By George Turberville. Limited/Numbered edition. Hardback. Fine. 4to.
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- Thomas Rare Books
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- Title
- THE HEROYCALL EPISTLES of the Learned Poet Publius Ovidious Naso.
- Author
- Publius Avidus Naso) Turbervile, George [translator]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Edition
- Limited/Numbered edition
- Publisher
- The Cresset Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1928
- Size
- 4to
- Bookseller catalogs
- Classical;
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