THE ODYSSEY OF HOME IN THE ENGLISH VERSE TRANSLATION BY ALEXANDER POPE de Pope, Alexander; John Flaxman (illustrator)

Norwalk, Connecticut: Press, 1978. Collector's Edition. Full Calf. VG Very Good. Royal octavo, [ 27cm/10.75 inches], full gilt-embossed ebony calf sans dust jacket, -as issued-, pp. xvi, 357, indexed. Colour frontis and textual illustrations by John Flaxman. Please feel free to inquire as to particulars and/or additional photographs. ... The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. As with the Iliad, the poem is divided into 24 books. It follows the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War. ... Alexander Pope (1688 – 1744) was an English poet, translator, and satirist of the Augustan period and one of its greatest artistic exponents. Considered the foremost English poet of the early 18th century and a master of the heroic couplet, he is best known for satirical and discursive poetry, including The Rape of the Lock, The Dunciad, and An… Leer más

The Easton Press , 1978. Leather Bound. Used - Near Fine. Blue leather over boards with raised bands, gilt stamped decoration and titling, gilt-edged pages, silk moire endpapers and attached satin bookmark; A Collector's Edition from the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written series; publishing date refers to copyright of contents therein.

Used - Acceptable. Name and date to front free endpaper. Foxing throughout. Uncut page edges. Loose hinge. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows significant signs of wear. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.

The Easton Press. Collectible - Good. First edition copy. Collectible - Good. (epic poetry, Odysseus, Trojan War)

The Easton Press, 1978-01-01. Leather Bound. Very Good. 11x8x2. Uncirculated Library discard with library name blacked out on front and back endpaper, appears unread. Part of the “100 Greatest Books Ever Written” collection. Beautifully bound in genuine blue leather with 22kt gold inlaid accents on spine and front and back covers. Pages are sewn in between heavy-duty binding boards and have gilt edges on all three sides. Frontispiece color portrait of author. Illustrated with numerous full-page black and white plates by John Flaxman. Printed on sturdy, acid-neutral archival quality paper specially milled for this collection that conforms to all guidelines established for permanence and durability by the Council of Library Resources and the American National Standards Institute that will resist yellowing, aging, and tearing. Gorgeous moiré endpages and a satin-ribbon page marker.. Unconditional money back guarantee.

The Easton Press, 1978. Leather Bound. Near Fine/None as issued. 11x8x2. Excellent Collector's Edition copy. No significant signs of wear or use. Cover corners are square, binding is tight. No affixed bookplates or or other ownership markings. Black full leather cover features 22kt gold cover and spine lettering and decoration, specially milled acid-neutral paper, Smyth-sewn pages with gilded edges, and endsheets of moire silk with a permanent satin ribbon page-marker. From the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written series. Books that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost constraints. All US-addressed items ship with complimentary delivery confirmation.

The Easton Press. leather_bound. Like New. 11x8x2. Book is fine! As New. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

New York: The Heritage Press, 1942. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Book condition is Very Good; bound in full blue cloth covered boards with gilt titles on spine; housed in a Good slipcase. Some chipping, toning and edge wear to slipcase. Bottom edge of slipcase detaching. Sunning to spine. Toning and edge wear to boards. Text is clean and unmarked. Illustrated with the Classical Designs of John Flaxman. ; 4to. 11"h x 7 1/4"w.

Leather Bound. New. The Iliad of Homer, EASTON PRESS, LEATHER BOUND , ALEXANDER POPE

Easton Press, 1979. Leather Bound. Fine/None as issued. 10x9x1. Excellent Collector's Edition copy. No significant signs of wear or use. Cover corners are square, binding is tight. No affixed bookplates or or other ownership markings. Red full leather cover features 22kt gold cover and spine lettering and decoration, specially milled acid-neutral paper, Smyth-sewn pages with gilded edges, and endsheets of moire silk with a permanent satin ribbon page-marker. From the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written series. Books that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost constraints. All US-addressed items ship with complimentary delivery confirmation.