The Quest for Ulysses
by Stanford, W.B. and J.V. Luce
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Praeger, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Large 8vo 9" - 10. A learned, accessible exploration of the myth and reality of Ulysses and the ancient Greek world of Homer, and along the way, the personalities and works of Dante, Titian, Joyce and Sophocles. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, clean, if toned, minimal rubbing to extremities. Green cloth covers, slight bowing to front board. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn, protected by a plastic coat slightly crimped at inside flap. Replete with black-and-white illustrations. [5], 6-256 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Bookseller
- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 352248
- Title
- The Quest for Ulysses
- Author
- Stanford, W.B. and J.V. Luce
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1974
- Size
- Large 8vo 9" - 10
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Greece Ancient Greece W.B. Stanford J.V. Luce art history
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