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The Works of Virgil, Translated into English Verse by Mr. Dryden.
by Virgil, John Dryden, revised and corrected by John Carey
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued
- Seller
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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About This Item
London: Published by Pr. by James Swan, for Vernor & Hood; Cuthell & Martin; J. Walker; Lackington, Allen, & Co.; Wynne & Scholey; J. Satcherd; and Darton and Harvey , 1803. Three volumes bound in contemporary calf, the backs gilt with red and black morocco labels lettered in gilt, plain end papers. Armorial bookplate of Robert Bruce Aeneas Macleod, Cadboll, Invergordon Castle 1877 front paste downs. Complete with 16 plates engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi, James Fittler, and Sharp. Includes Chetwood's Life of Virgil; (v. 1, p. [xiii]-liv) originally prefixed to Dryden's Works of Virgil (1697) and here ascribed to William Walsh. The set Very Good, the calf showing light wear, small chip to calf head of Vol. I, the interiors clean and lovely, a SCARCE work, and particularly in such lovely condition. . New Edition. Full Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007949
- Title
- The Works of Virgil, Translated into English Verse by Mr. Dryden.
- Author
- Virgil, John Dryden, revised and corrected by John Carey
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, As Issued
- Edition
- New Edition
- Publisher
- Published by Pr. by James Swan, for Vernor & Hood; Cuthell & Martin; J. Walker; Lackington, Allen, & Co.; Wynne &
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1803
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Poetry; Eighteenth Century;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA
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