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1826 Six-Volume "Plutarch's Lives" Complete Set
Item Details
An antique complete set of Plutarch’s Lives. Translated from the Original Greek; with Notes, Critical and Historical; and A New Life of Plutarch.. This set includes volumes one through six, translated by John and William Langhorne. The books were published by C. and J. Rivington, Etc. of London in 1826. Each volume is presented in a leather bound cover with gilt lettering to the spine and marble patterned end papers.
| Binding | Leather |
| Number of Books | 6 |
Condition
- to fair; bookplate present on end papers; red rot to leather; scuffs and fading to cover; edge wear; spine and corner bumping; shaken but tight bindings; loose hinges; page toning, discoloration spotting, and foxing.
Dimensions
5.5" W x 8.75" H x 1.5" D
- measurements of one volume; each measures approximately the same.
Item #
17NYC071-075
