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Chicago, IL Ares Publishers, 1985. Paperback Reprint Edition [1985]. Unchanged reprint of the original 1928 edition. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to the panels; the faintest stress crease at the bottom of the rear panel. The Binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.25 x 1 inches). xx, 440 pages. + Maps. Translated by M.R. Dobie. Language: English. Weight: 18 ounces. Reprint Edition [1985]. Unchanged reprint of the original 1928 edition. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. Pierre… Read More

London, UK Orbis Publishing, 1982. Hardcover First Edition UK (1982), so stated. First Edition UK (1982), so stated. Good: Shows moderate shelving wear to the lower extremities and a faint line of sun-blanching along the top and bottom edges; a patch of sunning to the upper backstrip; the binding shows a little lean and is slightly shaken but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A good used copy, showing moderate wear and minor cosmetic flaws; a sturdy reading copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.85 x 9.35 x 0.85 inches). 240 pages. Profusely illustrated, mostly with handsome photographic plates in color, but with a few drawings and designs in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 45.7 ounces. First published in German in 1977. Hardback: Lacks DJ.  Read More

New York, NY: NYRB Classics. Near Fine. 1977. Later Edition (1991); Tenth Printing. Paperback. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows the expected tanning to the text pages due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.15 x 0.6 inches). Notes, Bibliography. Index. Language: English. Weight: 7 ounces. Trade Paperback. Sir Moses Israel Finley FBA (born Finkelstein; 1912 – 1986) was an American-born British academic and classical… Read More

New York, NY The Viking Press, 1963. Hardcover First Edition [1963]; Second Printing. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: The Book shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; the binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild overall rubbing and faint soilingto the white background field of the rear panel; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a clean, sturdy, presentable copy in a mildly rubbed, faintly soiled DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xii, 177 pages. Illustrated with four color plates, twenty monochrome plates, and two maps. First Edition [1963]; Second Printing. Hardback with DJ.

London, UK Macmillan Publishing Co., 1869. Hardcover First Edition Thus [1869]; Twelfth Printing (1891). Very Good+: shows indications of careful use: light wear to the extremities, with a tick of exposure of the underlying board at the upper front corner tip, which is also mildly nudged; mild crimping to the heel of the backstrip; mild overall rubbing, mainly to the rear panel; "273" in ink at the upper rear corner of the front free endpaper verso; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Most signatures uncut. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor imperfections. Bright and clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.5 x 1.15 inches). xxvi, 436 pages. Translated with an Introduction by Alfred John Church and William… Read More

New York, NY Thomas Y. Crowell: Apollo Editions, 1965 . Paperback First Edition Thus (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. Very Good in Wraps: shows mild wear at outside edges and moderate rubbing to the panels; a few faint creases to the panels and some faint soiling to the outside edges of the text block; two pages are creased at the upper corner; one page shows a couple of words underlined in ink; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A very good working copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing fairly mild wear and several minor imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.15 x 1.05 inches),. 471 pages. Illustrated with numerous maps and a few duotone photographs. Language: English. Weight: 16 ounces. First Edition Thus (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. The text of this book was first… Read More

Chicago Ares Publishers, 1979. Paperback First Edition [1979], unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows the mildest rubbing to sheen of wrapper covers; lower corner shows a barely discernible bump; binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 114pp. First Edition [1979], unstated. Academic Press Paperback.

New York, NY Charles Scribner's Sons, 1974. Hardcover Book-Club Edition [1974]; apparently reprinted from the second printing of the first edition. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows two tiny pinprick size dots (probably spider droppings) at the top edge of the text pages; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; else flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder or Ex-Library. Book-Club Edition [1974]; apparently reprinted from the second printing of the first edition. Hardback with DJ.

Chicago, IL Ares Publishers, 1978. Paperback Reprint [1978] of the original 1930 Edition; Fourth Printing Thus. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.85 inches). 246 pages. Illustrated with duotone drawings throughout and with an extensive section of duotone photographic plates. Preface to the American Edition by Stephen G. Miller. Language: English. Weight: 19.3 ounces. Reprint [1978] of the original 1930 Edition; Fourth Printing Thus. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press, 1950. Hardcover First Edition Thus (1950), unstated in accordance with The University of Chicago Press' customary - but not exclusive - practice. First Edition Thus (1950), unstated in accordance with The University of Chicago Press' customary - but not exclusive - practice. Very Good: shows indications of careful use: very light wear to extremities; some tiny soil spots and mild rubbing to the panels; a superficial scratch to the lower front panel; a touch of crimp to the head and heel of the backstrip; the expected very light tanning to the text pages; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and some minor cosmetic imperfections.… Read More

New York, NY Translation Publishing Company, 1916. Hardcover First Edition Thus (1916), unstated. Very Good-: shows indications of moderate use: light wear to extremities; some soil spots and rubbing to the panels; a few scattered soil spots or coffee stains to the text pages (nothing ruinous); the binding remainsvery close to square and secure; the text clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A very good working copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and some cosmetic imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.7 x 5.25 x 1.15 inches). ii, 232 pages + 22 pages of Advertisements. Translated with Explanatory Notes by Frederick Holland Dewey. Green buckram cloth over boards with gilt titles at the backstrip. Language: Latin and English. Weight: 18.8 ounces.… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Books, 1967. Paperback First Edition Thus [1967], so stated. First Edition Thus [1967], So Stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: a bump at the upper corner of the front panel has caused some creasing to the front cover and in diminishing severity, to the first hundred pages or so; mild rubbing; a thin line of sunning along the front hinge (does not affect the backstrip or the rest of the front panel); the text pages have tanned slightly, due to aging. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, showing very mild wear and fairly unobtrusive flaws: remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.15 x 4.35 x 0.75 inches). 360 pages. Includes Introduction, Notes, Extensive Appendices and Glossary. Numerous Maps. Translated, with an Introduction and Biographical Note by Jane F. Mitchell. Language: English. Weight: 9.2 ounces. Penguin… Read More

New York, NY AMS Press, 1967. Hardcover Reprint Edition [1967]. Very Near Fine: shows only two small patches of sticker shadow at the upper front panel; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Translated into English by Thomas Heywood (Anno 1608). Introduction by Charles Whibley. Maroon cloth over boards with gilt titles at the backstrip. Weight: 20.4 ounces. Reprint Edition [1967]. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

New York, NY Holt, Rinehart & Winston , 1963. Paperback First Edition [1963]; Tenth Printing. Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of moderate use: slight spine lean; light wear to the extremities; considerable rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling to the wrapper covers; the titles are sun-blanched at the backstrip but remain easily legible. The binding is perfectly secure and the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A sturdy, presentable reading copy with a clean, unmarked text. . NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.5 x 0.25 inches). 121 pages. Weight: 7.3 ounces. White and Auburn background field and Auburn and Black titles. European Problem Studies Series. First Edition [1963]; Tenth Printing. Academic Press Paperback.

New York, NY Macmillan: Collier Books, 1990. Paperback Second Edition, Revised & Enlarged [1990]; Second Printing Thus. Shows extensive, if fairly neat UNDERLINING, HI-LIGHTING & MARGINALIA to page 125. Else, Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a hint of wear to extremities and the mildest rubbing. The binding shows barely discernible lean, while remaining perfectly secure. Free of any creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing only the noted imperfections - and of course the underlining, etc. . In outward appearance, at least, Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xv, 235 pages. Language: English. Weight: 9.4 ounces. Second Edition, Revised & Enlarged [1990]; Second Printing Thus. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY HarperCollins: Perennial, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. First Edition Thus [1991]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. Very Near Fine in Wraps: the pages have tanned ever so slighlty, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses. notations, marks, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.3 x 1 inches). xiii, 402 pages. Weight: 13.5 ounces. Trade Paperback.

Wauconda, IL Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, 1997. Paperback First Edition Thus (1997) unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only mild rubbing to the panels and a slight tendency for the outside edge of the front panel to lift rather than lie flat; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6.15 x 1.25 inches). 491 pages. Illustrated in black & white. Extensive Bibliography. Language: English. Weight: 25.5 ounces. Academic Press Paperback.Gilgamesh is the best-known story of the Sumerian hero that has survived from antiquity. Dating from the mid-2nd millenium BC it tells stories of… Read More

Chicago, IL Argonaut Publishers, 1967. Hardcover Reprint Edition (1967) of the 1913 edition. This is the First American Edition, so stated. Reprint Edition (1967) of the 1913 edition. This is the First American Edition, so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: The Book shows a touch of wear to the extremities; else flawless, if no longer 'fresh'; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear only. The DJ shows a hint of sunning to the peach-toned background field of the backstrip (the brown titles thereon are unaffected: bold and clearly legible); a small, rather faint patch of soiling near the bottom of the front hinge; very faint background soiling to the open weave of the panels; the… Read More

New York, NY Methuen , 1983. Paperback First Edition (1983), so stated. First Edition (1983), so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels and the clear plastic covering for the paper wraps is just starting to lift a at the lower corner of the rear panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing just a touch of wear. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches). xi, 354 pages. Maps. Notes. Index. Language: English. Weight: 13.3 ounces. Classical Civilizations Series. Academic Press Paperback.

Baltimore, MD Penguin Books, 1964. Paperback First Edition Thus [1964, Second Printing [1968]. First Edition Thus [1977], so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only minor indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; some barely discernible foxing to the endpapers; some creasing at the backstrip. The text pages are very lightly tanned, due to aging. The binding leans very slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Not quite perfect, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minimal wear. A handsome copy: clean, sturdy and quite presentable, showing only mild wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.1 x 4.35 x 0.65 inches). 316 pages. Weight: 8.3 ounces. Penguin Classics Series. Mass Market Paperback.