Buy this book on-line POPE, Alexander, trans : ILIAD OF HOMER. Translated by Mr. Pope
POPE, Alexander. THE ILIAD OF HOMER. Translated by Mr. Pope. London: W. Boyer for Bernard Lintott, 1715[-1720]. First folio edition. Six volumes bound as three in contemporary full speckled calf, with gilt spines, gilt frames on sides, gilt inner dentelles, a.e.g. Armorial bookplate of the Earl of Mexborough on front pastedown in each volume. 11 3/8 x 7 1/4 in. Collated against Rothschild 1573, this copy is nearly complete, lacking only the half-title and final blank in Volume 1. Otherwise all text and engraved plates and maps are present, though the preliminary matter in Volume 1 is bound in a different order and the plate placement throughout differs slightly. Additionally, there are no cancels and Ss is signed in Volume 5. Text leaves are clean but for occasional spotting and/or light toning. Bindings show a bit of wear and rubbing, but are attractive. A handsome set: Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of POPE, Alexander, trans : ILIAD OF HOMER. Translated by Mr. Pope. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including fine bindings, used books, out of print books, incunabula and livres illustrées. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |