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Poetae Graeci Principes [2 vols]

Poetae Graeci Principes [2 vols]

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Poetae Graeci Principes [2 vols]

by Homer, Hesiod

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Henricus Stephanus [Henri Estienne] Geneva, 1566. Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 36cm x 23cm. Two large folio volumes. Two volumes. [1] Homer's 'Iliad' (1-410pp); Homer's 'Odyssey' (411-781pp); [2] Hesiod and others (1-489pp) Bound in full best calf over raised bands in period style with blind tooled panels to each of the boards. 4 labels with hand lettering. The text is clean and tidy with good margins, few marks and crisp throughout. This edition, one of Stephanus' most impressive productions, is set in the 'Grecs du roi' typeface of Garamond and comprises Homer's two magnus works, Hesiod's 'Works and Days', the 'Argonautica', the 'Orphic Hymns' and other works. All of our books will be carefully packaged and are shipped courier, insured by us.

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Bookseller
Butler Rare Books GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
1083
Title
Poetae Graeci Principes [2 vols]
Author
Homer, Hesiod
Format/Binding
Full leather, raised bands, label.
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
1st
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Published by Henricus Stephanus [Henri Estienne] Geneva (1566)
Place of Publication
Geneva
Date Published
1566
Size
36cm x 23cm
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
homer, classics, greek, latin, hesiod, estienne, stephanus, fine binding,
Bookseller catalogs
classics;
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May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Folio
A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
Fine
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Calf
Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
Raised Band(s)
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