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THE WORKS OF QUINTUS HORATIUS FLACCUS. Illustrated Chiefly from the Remains of Ancient Art. With a Life by the Rev. Henry Hart Milman by Horace; Drawings from the Antique by George Scharf, Jun.; Ornaments by Owen Jones, Architect - 1849

by Horace; Drawings from the Antique by George Scharf, Jun.; Ornaments by Owen Jones, Architect

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THE WORKS OF QUINTUS HORATIUS FLACCUS. Illustrated Chiefly from the Remains of Ancient Art. With a Life by the Rev. Henry Hart Milman

by Horace; Drawings from the Antique by George Scharf, Jun.; Ornaments by Owen Jones, Architect

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
London: John Murray, 1849. Pp. [vi], 194; [iv], 490, xiv. Richly illustrated throughout with vignette engravings primarily by George Scharf, 8 ornamental chromolithograph plates by Owen Jones including the coloured decorative borders surrounding the text. Full green morocco, bound by Remnant Edmonds & Remnants, with wide ornate gilt borders to upper and lower covers, five faux raised bands with ornate gilt compartments to the spine, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, gilt dentelles, and ribbon bookmark. Very minor offsetting to pages adjacent to chromolithographs, else interior crisp and clean. Front cover expertly reattached, hinges strengthened with complimentary Japanese paper, headcap repaired, restoration of this fine binding skilfully executed. Overall, a very handsome book.. Full Leather. Very Good. Stout Octavo.
  • Bookseller Independent bookstores CA (CA)
  • Format/Binding Hardcover
  • Book Condition Used - Very Good
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher John Murray
  • Place of Publication London
  • Date Published 1849
  • Keywords CLASSICS, LITERATURE, FINE BINDING
  • Size Stout Octavo