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Plutarch's Lives, Translated From The Original Greek; with Notes, (VOL. IV) Historical and Critical; and A Life Of Plutarch
by Langhorne M. D., John and William Langhorne, M.A
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Philadelphia, Pa.: Hickman & Hazzard, 1822. Hardcover. Good +/New. Noted on title page - " A New Edition". Early nineteenth century issue, NOT a facsimile. Full calfskin, worn corners and extremities, with wear/scratches/chipping overall to boards; Front and rear boards are weak but 'just' attached. VOL. IV only. Gilt spine title still bright, but crown and foot of spine leather is chipped. A previous owners name and date on blank front free end-papers, 1861 and 1863, in 'Copperplate script'. On second blank front free end-paper is another inked name in 'Copperplate script'. No other writing. Overall light to moderate foxing throughout. An eight (8) page Chronological Table 'From Dacier and Other Writers', plus a two (2) page 'Weights, Measures and Denominations of Money, mentioned by Plutrach is included. This volume also contains a very large Index for the complete four volume set, at rear. Fabulous reference material for any student of Greek and/or Roman history. Brothers Langhorne made their joint translation of Plutarch's Lives, which was originally published in 1770.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004923
- Title
- Plutarch's Lives, Translated From The Original Greek; with Notes, (VOL. IV) Historical and Critical; and A Life Of Plutarch
- Author
- Langhorne M. D., John and William Langhorne, M.A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good +
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Hickman & Hazzard
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, Pa.
- Date Published
- 1822
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- World History; Classics; Plutarch works; Nineteenth Century volume; Greek literature; Reference; Greek History; Roman History
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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