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8 Volumes. Homer, The Iliad & The Odyssey.

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8 Volumes. Homer, The Iliad & The Odyssey. Large Paper Edition. Bound in 3/4 brown morocco and marbled boards. The raised band spines are gilt-tooled. The top edges are gilt with marbled endpapers. This edition is limited to 600 copies of which this is no. 285. Includes frontispieces in color and numerous other illustrations. Boston & New York: Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1905.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1905
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU856143076262

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