The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter
by Oscar Wilde
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Moseley, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Privately Printed, 1928. Limited Edition (#975 of 1200 copies). Hardcover. Near Fine. BOOK IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND IN 3/4 LEATHER WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, MARBLED END PAPERS AND PASTE DOWNS. NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE BRIGHT AND CLEAN, WITHOUT MARKS AND NO FOXING. 236 PAGES, BOOK MEASURES 8.75"x6". LIMITED EDITION #975 of 1200 COPIES PRINTED, 93 YEARS OLD. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION..
Synopsis
The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter, as translated by Oscar Wilde `The language is refined, the smile not grave, My honest tongue recounts how men behave. ' The Satyricon is one of the most celebrated works of fiction from the ancient world, and it recounts the sleazy progress of a couple of literature scholars as they wander through the cities of the southern Mediterranean.
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- Bookseller
- Reagan's Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 379
- Title
- The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter
- Author
- Oscar Wilde
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition (#975 of 1200 copies)
- Publisher
- Privately Printed
- Date Published
- 1928
- Keywords
- Limited Edition, Numbered, 93 Years Old, Fine Leather Binding, Rare, Great Condition
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About the Seller
Reagan's Rare Books
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Moseley, Virginia
About Reagan's Rare Books
Reagan's Rare Books specializes in fine bindings and leather bound books dating primarily from the 18th century to early 20th century in a wide range of subject matter such as History, Americana, and Literature.
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