The hymns of Homer : The batrachomyomachia. And two original poetical hymns / by George Chapman ; with an introductory preface by S.W. Singer
Chiswick [London, England] : C. Whittingham, 1818. 1st edition. Fair copy, finely bound in modern gilt-blocked aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands. Spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. All edges marbled, with marbled end-papers. Quite well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. Provenance: Bookplate of Benjamin Bickley Rogers. Item #475426
Physical description: lxiv, 153, [3], 47, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations, portrait ; 18 cm. Contents: The crowne of all Homer's workes : Batrachomyomachia, or, The battaile of frogs and mise -- All the hymns of Homer -- The shadow of night : containing two poetical hymnes. Subjects: Homer ; Translations into English. Homer ; Parodies, imitations, etc. Homer ; Translations into English. Greek poetry ; Translations into English. Hymns, Greek (Classical) Translations into English.
Price: €100.00