Search Results: Classical World from Black Cat Hill Books

Chicago, IL Ares Publishers, 1985. Paperback Reprint Edition [1985]. Unchanged reprint of the original 1928 edition. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to the panels; the faintest stress crease at the bottom of the rear panel. The Binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.25 x 1 inches). xx, 440 pages. + Maps. Translated by M.R. Dobie. Language: English. Weight: 18 ounces. Reprint Edition [1985]. Unchanged reprint of the original 1928 edition. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. Pierre… Read More

London, UK Orbis Publishing, 1982. Hardcover First Edition UK (1982), so stated. First Edition UK (1982), so stated. Good: Shows moderate shelving wear to the lower extremities and a faint line of sun-blanching along the top and bottom edges; a patch of sunning to the upper backstrip; the binding shows a little lean and is slightly shaken but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A good used copy, showing moderate wear and minor cosmetic flaws; a sturdy reading copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.85 x 9.35 x 0.85 inches). 240 pages. Profusely illustrated, mostly with handsome photographic plates in color, but with a few drawings and designs in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 45.7 ounces. First published in German in 1977. Hardback: Lacks DJ.  Read More

New York, NY Frederick Ungar , 1964. Hardcover Reprint [1964] of the Second Edition [1913]. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows some faint white staining at the backstrip, apparently from the paper of the DJ rubbing against it; just a touch of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows mild rubbing overall and faint soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, a very handsome copy: close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. ix, 430 pages. Blue paper over boards with black titles at the backstrip. Reprint [1964] of the Second Edition [1913]. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY The Viking Press, 1963. Hardcover First Edition [1963]; Second Printing. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: The Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; the binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild overall rubbing and faint soilingto the white background field of the rear panel; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a clean, sturdy, presentable copy in a mildly rubbed, faintly soiled DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xii, 177 pages. Illustrated with four color plates, twenty monochrome plates, and two maps. First Edition [1963]; Second Printing. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Thomas Y. Crowell: Apollo Editions, 1965 . Paperback First Edition Thus (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. Very Good in Wraps: shows mild wear at outside edges and moderate rubbing to the panels; a few faint creases to the panels and some faint soiling to the outside edges of the text block; two pages are creased at the upper corner; one page shows a couple of words underlined in ink; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A very good working copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing fairly mild wear and several minor imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.15 x 1.05 inches),. 471 pages. Illustrated with numerous maps and a few duotone photographs. Language: English. Weight: 16 ounces. First Edition Thus (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. The text of this book was first… Read More

Chicago Ares Publishers, 1979. Paperback First Edition [1979], unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows the mildest rubbing to sheen of wrapper covers; lower corner shows a barely discernible bump; binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 114pp. First Edition [1979], unstated. Academic Press Paperback.

New York, NY Charles Scribner's Sons, 1974. Hardcover Book-Club Edition [1974]; apparently reprinted from the second printing of the first edition. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows two tiny pinprick size dots (probably spider droppings) at the top edge of the text pages; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; else flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder or Ex-Library. Book-Club Edition [1974]; apparently reprinted from the second printing of the first edition. Hardback with DJ.

Chicago, IL Ares Publishers, 1978. Paperback Reprint [1978] of the original 1930 Edition; Fourth Printing Thus. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.85 inches). 246 pages. Illustrated with duotone drawings throughout and with an extensive section of duotone photographic plates. Preface to the American Edition by Stephen G. Miller. Language: English. Weight: 19.3 ounces. Reprint [1978] of the original 1930 Edition; Fourth Printing Thus. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press, 1950. Hardcover First Edition Thus (1950), unstated in accordance with The University of Chicago Press' customary - but not exclusive - practice. First Edition Thus (1950), unstated in accordance with The University of Chicago Press' customary - but not exclusive - practice. Very Good: shows indications of careful use: very light wear to extremities; some tiny soil spots and mild rubbing to the panels; a superficial scratch to the lower front panel; a touch of crimp to the head and heel of the backstrip; the expected very light tanning to the text pages; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and some minor cosmetic imperfections.… Read More

New York, NY Translation Publishing Company, 1916. Hardcover First Edition Thus (1916), unstated. Very Good-: shows indications of moderate use: light wear to extremities; some soil spots and rubbing to the panels; a few scattered soil spots or coffee stains to the text pages (nothing ruinous); the binding remainsvery close to square and secure; the text clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A very good working copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and some cosmetic imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.7 x 5.25 x 1.15 inches). ii, 232 pages + 22 pages of Advertisements. Translated with Explanatory Notes by Frederick Holland Dewey. Green buckram cloth over boards with gilt titles at the backstrip. Language: Latin and English. Weight: 18.8 ounces.… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Books, 1967. Paperback First Edition Thus [1967], so stated. First Edition Thus [1967], So Stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: a bump at the upper corner of the front panel has caused some creasing to the front cover and in diminishing severity, to the first hundred pages or so; mild rubbing; a thin line of sunning along the front hinge (does not affect the backstrip or the rest of the front panel); the text pages have tanned slightly, due to aging. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, showing very mild wear and fairly unobtrusive flaws: remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.15 x 4.35 x 0.75 inches). 360 pages. Includes Introduction, Notes, Extensive Appendices and Glossary. Numerous Maps. Translated, with an Introduction and Biographical Note by Jane F. Mitchell. Language: English. Weight: 9.2 ounces. Penguin… Read More

New York, NY Macmillan Publishing Company, 1929. Hardcover Third Edition [1929];. First published in 1901. Very Good+ to Near Fine: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. just a touch of rubbing to the extremities; a former owner's name and date at the front free endpaper, which also shows a former bookseller's rubber-stamped logo; slight tanning to the text pages, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing only very mild wear and a couple of marks of previous ownership. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 5 x 1.1 inches). xv, 402 pages. Language: English. Weight: 13.5 ounces. Green cloth over boards with gilt titles at the backstrip. Third Edition [1929];. First published in… Read More

New York, NY The Viking Press: Studio Books, 1961. Hardcover First Edition USA [1961]; later printing (no direct statement of First Edition, though there are no subsequent printings noted). Good: Shows significant indications of use. shows moderate wear to the extremities, with the cloth worn through to the underlying board at the corner tips and at the head and heel of the backstrip; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Overall, remains a sturdy reading copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Folio (12.9 x 10.4 x 1.1 inches). 153 pages. Preface by Dr. N. Platon, Keeper of Antiquities in Crete. Eighty-eight color photographs by Rudolf Hoegler, N. Platon, and Professor N. Creutzburg. Weight: 3 pounds, 5 ounces. First Edition USA [1961]; later printing (no direct statement of First Edition, though there are no subsequent printings noted). Hardback: Lacks DJ. 

Cambridge, UK Cambridge: The University Press, 1885. Hardcover First Edition [1885], unstated. First Edition [1885], unstated, in accordance with Cambridge University Press' customary practice. Very Good: shows moderate wear to the extremities; some scuffing and rubbing to the blue buckram over boards; foxing to the endpapers; former owner's gift inscription in tiny letters at the upper corner of the reverse side of the front free endpaper. The binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Despite these minor flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. xv, 431 pages. Sixteen Full-page Plates with twenty-five line-drawn text illustrations. Includes an appendix of reprinted papers on Greek Art. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

New York, NY Macmillan: Collier Books, 1990. Paperback Second Edition, Revised & Enlarged [1990]; Second Printing Thus. Shows extensive, if fairly neat UNDERLINING, HI-LIGHTING & MARGINALIA to page 125. Else, Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a hint of wear to extremities and the mildest rubbing. The binding shows barely discernible lean, while remaining perfectly secure. Free of any creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing only the noted imperfections - and of course the underlining, etc. . In outward appearance, at least, Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xv, 235 pages. Language: English. Weight: 9.4 ounces. Second Edition, Revised & Enlarged [1990]; Second Printing Thus. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY HarperCollins: Perennial, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. Very Near Fine in Wraps: the pages have tanned ever so slighlty, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses. notations, marks, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 1 inches). xiii, 402 pages. Weight: 13.5 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Methuen , 1983. Paperback First Edition (1983), so stated. First Edition (1983), so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels and the clear plastic covering for the paper wraps is just starting to lift a at the lower corner of the rear panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing just a touch of wear. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches). xi, 354 pages. Maps. Notes. Index. Language: English. Weight: 13.3 ounces. Classical Civilizations Series. Academic Press Paperback.

Baltimore, MD Penguin Books, 1964. Paperback First Edition Thus [1964, Second Printing [1968]. First Edition Thus [1977], so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only minor indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; some barely discernible foxing to the endpapers; some creasing at the backstrip. The text pages are very lightly tanned, due to aging. The binding leans very slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Not quite perfect, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minimal wear. A handsome copy: clean, sturdy and quite presentable, showing only mild wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.1 x 4.35 x 0.65 inches). 316 pages. Weight: 8.3 ounces. Penguin Classics Series. Mass Market Paperback.

Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press, 1976. Paperback First Edition Thus (1976); First Printing, so stated. First Edition Thus (1976); First Printing, so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: a crease near the lower front corner and mild rubbing to the panels; just a hint of wear to the extremities; the binding leans very slightly, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, close-to-like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.15 x 0.5 inches). vii, 111 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.6 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Scibner, Armstrong and Company, 1872. Hardcover First Edition [1872], unstated. Very Good-: shows fairly heavy wear to extremities, with some loss to rubbing and, less so, to chipping at the corner tips and head an heel of the backstrip; overall, the rubbing is milder, and with some scuffing near the outside edge of the rear panel and a little faint soiling to the brown cloth over boards; the remains of some kind of label at the upper center of the backstrip, covering (partially) Vol III"; former owner's lovely hand -inscribed signature, place and date (1872) at the front flyleaf; the binding is square and secure, though the hinges are starting; the text is clean, though the text pages show some tanning. Not without some significant wear and minor flaws, but remains a solid copy: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 598pp. First Edition [1872], unstated. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.