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The Iliad of Homer
by Homer; Alexander Pope
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: G. Routledge, 1845. Leather. Good. 5.5" by 3.5". Not Stated. A pocket-sized edition of Pope's important translation of this monumental Greek epic poem. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and vignette title page.Alexander Pope's important translation of Homer's 'Iliad'.'The Iliad' is an Ancient Greek epic poem, set during the Trojan War, and narrating the ten-year siege, battles, and significant events, written in brilliantly vivid detail.'Iliad' is divided into twenty-four books, and is written in dactylic hexameter, believed to have been written in around the 8th century BC.The poem is typically attributed to Homer, and there are many legends surrounding his life. Historians have debated for centuries who Homer was, and whether he really wrote both 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey', two of the most famous epic poems from Ancient Greece.Bookplate of W. A. Peel to the front paste down. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with a little light rubbing. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spine is a little faded. Front hinge is strained. Front endpaper is working loose. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean. Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 907P15
- Title
- The Iliad of Homer
- Author
- Homer; Alexander Pope
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- G. Routledge
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1845
- Size
- 5.5" by 3.5"
- Keywords
- The Iliad of Homer iliad odyssey homer iliad
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Title Page
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- Rubbing
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- G
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