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Greek history, literature and antiquities.
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A fine collection of 38 volumes in English, 8vo, bound in good leather bindings, comprising:
Homer. The Iliad; The Odyssey, 1760, 11 volumes translated by Alexander Pope, fine contemporary pigskin gilt, minor restoration and new labels
Mitford, William. The History of Greece. 1838, 8 volumes, contemporary half calf
Grote, George. A History of Greece. 1862, 8 volumes, contemporary calf, very slightly rubbed
Mure, William. A Critical History of the Language and Literature of Ancient Greece. 1854-1867, 5 volumes, contemporary calf
Goldsmith, Oliver. The History of Greece. 1809, 2 volumes, contemporary calf
Potter, John. Archaeologia Graeca, or the Antiquities of Greece. Edinburgh, 1832, 2 volumes, contemporary half calf
Thucydides. The History of the Peloponnesian War. 1815, 2 volumes, contemporary half russia
Mitford, William. The History of Greece. 1838, 8 volumes, contemporary half calf
Grote, George. A History of Greece. 1862, 8 volumes, contemporary calf, very slightly rubbed
Mure, William. A Critical History of the Language and Literature of Ancient Greece. 1854-1867, 5 volumes, contemporary calf
Goldsmith, Oliver. The History of Greece. 1809, 2 volumes, contemporary calf
Potter, John. Archaeologia Graeca, or the Antiquities of Greece. Edinburgh, 1832, 2 volumes, contemporary half calf
Thucydides. The History of the Peloponnesian War. 1815, 2 volumes, contemporary half russia
Condition
the condition of these books is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."