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A Treatise on the Situation, Manners, and Inhabitants of Germany; and the Life of Agricola; by C Cornelius Tacitus: translated into English by John Aiken
by C Cornelius Tacitus, John Aiken [translator]
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair/N
- Seller
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Birsay, Orkney, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Warrington: Printed by W Eyres, for J. Johnson, 1777 A fair copy of John Aiken's translation of Tacitus' works on Germany and the life of Agricola. 'Germany' is the first edition and 'Agricola' was reprinted as a second edition and issued with it. This copy has been rebound probably around 20 years ago in a full leather binding with tan leather to spine and green leather to boards in a quarter leather style. The spine has raised bands with gilt lining and a title label. The binding is very clean but with a small area of surface loss to the back board. The endpapers were replaced at the same time and the fep does not open out fully. Contents with fold-out map of Germany; title page; dedication; preface; additions; text pp 1-129; half title to Agricola; text pp 143-255; index. The contents are clean, but with recurrent staining to the bottom fifth of the gutter with affects the inner corner of text and is visible on page edges when the book is closed. The index is incomplete - lacking pages from 'O' onwards. Scarce.
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- Bookseller
- E C Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 032506
- Title
- A Treatise on the Situation, Manners, and Inhabitants of Germany; and the Life of Agricola; by C Cornelius Tacitus: translated into English by John Aiken
- Author
- C Cornelius Tacitus, John Aiken [translator]
- Format/Binding
- Full-Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- N
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed by W Eyres, for J. Johnson
- Place of Publication
- Warrington
- Date Published
- 1777
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- tacitus; john aiken; germany; life of agricola
- Bookseller catalogs
- HISTORY;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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E C Books
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Birsay, Orkney
About E C Books
E C Books is a small online bookselling business, specialising in pre 20th century works:natural history, science, history, and travel, aiming for rarer and more unusual books. Our largest stock area is Natural History, where we have a good range of books from the 1700-1800's, many finely illustrated. Other areas include children's books, particularly late 1800's-early 1900's - again illustrated; and literature pre 1900.When you order books from us we ensure that they are properly packed to protect condition, and we always use recorded or 'signed for' postal services for more secure delivery. Please note that we have recently moved to the beautiful Orkney Islands, where we intend to open a bookshop over the next year. Because of our location we cannot guarantee 'next day' delivery but we will get your purchase to you as quickly and safely as we can.Please note that the buyer is responsible for the payment of any tax or duty on import.
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