An enquiry into the life and writings of Homer
by Blackwell, Thomas (1701-1757)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : Scotin Sculp, 1735. 1st edition. Hardcover. Poor copy in the original half aniline calf over marbled boards. Spine bands and panel edges rubbed and bumped as with age. Front board detached. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 335, [80] pp.: engravings; frontispiece portrait; folded map ; 21 cm. Subjects; Homer Criticism and interpretation ; Early works to 1800. Classical philology. Greek literature. Epic poetry, Greek.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 410914
- Title
- An enquiry into the life and writings of Homer
- Author
- Blackwell, Thomas (1701-1757)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London : Scotin Sculp
- Date Published
- 1735
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- Calf
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- Poor
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