The History of Herodotus of Halicarnassus. Translation of G. Rawlinson. Revised & Annotated by A. W. Lawrence. To which is added a Life of Herodotus and the Behistun Inscription.
by Herodotus
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About This Item
London: The Nonesuch Press, 1935. First Edition. Hardback. Fine/No Jacket. First Edition thus. The History..., translated by G.Rawlinson, edited by A.W.Lawrence, number 333 of 675 copies, half-title with wood-engraved vignette, title in red and black, wood-engraved illustrations by V. Le Campion, 9 maps at end, most double-page, original blue-stained vellum-backed cloth, gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, vellum spine a little faded but giltwork bright, cloth slightly worn. Bookplate of Anthony and Felicty Rumbold. Small folio, Nonesuch Press, 1935.
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- Title
- The History of Herodotus of Halicarnassus. Translation of G. Rawlinson. Revised & Annotated by A. W. Lawrence. To which is added a Life of Herodotus and the Behistun Inscription.
- Author
- Herodotus
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: The Nonesuch Press, 1935
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