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Plutarch's Lives, Translated From the Original Greek; with Notes Historical and Critical; and Life of Plutarch.
PLUTARCH'S LIVES - LANGHORNE'S CLASSIC TRANSLATION
London: Sharpe and Son, et al, 1819.
6 vols., 8vo (8.5 x 5.5 inches). Full straight grain
green morocco with gilt raised bands. Very elaborate
gilt tooling to the panels. Gilt rule with blind floral
roll and gilt tooling framing boards. Dentelles and all
edges gilt. Neat ownership inscription to first blank.
Armorial bookplate. Engraved frontispiece, a little
foxed. Slightly sunned to a duller green on spine.
Overall a very charming set in a Greek style reflecting
this classic translation.
£450.00
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