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Virgil
1808Best.-Nr. 1006Y6London: W. Suttaby 1808. Leather. Good. 5" by 3". Not Stated . A Suttaby pocket edition of Virgil's poetical works translated by John Dryden. 'Complete in one volume' pocket-sized edition of John Dryden's translation of Virgil.In a full contemporary calf with gilt to the spine. Contemporary endpapers. Engraved frontispiece and title page. Collated complete. Dryden's defining work as a translator containing a biographical account of Virgil followed by his 'Pastorals' 'Georgics' and 'Aenid'. A charming copy of this work which became the standard English translation of Virgil for generations.Virgil is regarded as one of Rome's greatest poets. His 'Aeneid' is considered to be a national epic of Ancient Rome and is modelled after Homer's 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey'. In a full contemporary calf with gilt to the spine. Externally generally smart with rubbing to the extremities and a mark to the spine. A couple scratches to the boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages are marginally toned with occasional spots. Minor tide mark to the lower first few leaves. Faded contemporary ownership inscription to front paste down. Good W. Suttaby hardcover
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