Ovid's Metamorphoses in fifteen books / translated by the most eminent hands. Adorn'd with sculptures; Complete in 2 Volumes
by Ovid 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D
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About This Item
London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1751. 5th edition. Hardcover. Provenance: Edward Caroiner. Good copies in the original gilt-blocked leather with raised bands. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved set overall. Physical description: 2 vol: illustrations, portrait; 16 cm; folio. Notes: Published and with preface by Sir Samuel Garth; with parts by and from Dryden. Subjects: Fables, Latin Translations into English; Early works to 1800. Metamorphosis Mythology Poetry; Early works to 1800. Mythology, Classical Poetry; Early works to 1800. Genre: Illustrated.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Ovid's Metamorphoses in fifteen books / translated by the most eminent hands. Adorn'd with sculptures; Complete in 2 Volumes
- Author
- Ovid 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 5th edition
- Publisher
- London: Printed for Jacob Tonson
- Date Published
- 1751
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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