Marius the Epicurean

by Pater, Walter

Marius the Epicurean is a philosophical novel by Walter Pater (published 1885), set in the Rome of the Antonines. It elaborates Pater's ideal of the aesthetic life, his cult of beauty tempered by asceticism, and his theory of the stimulating effect of the pursuit of beauty as an ideal in itself.

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by Pater, Walter

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1900
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Portland: Thomas B. Mosher, 1900. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/fair. Limited, 2 volumes, 1/35 numbered copies (# 31) printed on Japanese Vellum and SIGNED by Mosher in Volume I on the limitation page. A fine set with original paper dust jackets which are badly worn. Scarce, especially in this condition.
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Marius, the Epicurean (Everyman's Library #903)

Marius, the Epicurean (Everyman's Library #903)

by PATER, Walter

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1966
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London/ New York: Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd./E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc.. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1966. Hardcover. A 1966 reprint of the 1934 issuance. An Everyman's Library reprint edition of Walter Pater's novel of ancient Rome, first published in 1885. With an introduction by Osbert Burdett. Everyman's Library #903,… Read more about this item
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Marius the Epicurean : his sensations and ideas / by Walter Pater

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by Pater, Walter (1839-1894)

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1924
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London: Macmillan, 1924. 3rd edition. Hardcover. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Includes previous owner's inscription and notes. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: viii, 351 pages; 19 cm. Subjects: Marcus Aurelius Emperor of Rome 121-180; Fiction. Marius the Epicurean. Christianity and other religions Roman;… Read more about this item
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Marius the Epicurean (Penguin Classics)

by Pater, Walter

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1985
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London : Penguin Classics, 1985. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. paperback, 314 pages, crease to front corner, pages tanned otherwise very good. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom.
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London: Philip Lee Warner, 1913. In two volumes. Pp. x+146+[4](colophon, publisher's device and blanks)+viii+136+[4], title page with decorative border designed by Herbert P. Horne; med. 8vo; qr. canvas over grey papered boards, spines and upper boards lettered in gilt, the boards lightly foxed, fore-corners bruised, some silverfishing to the canvas Volume II; t.e.g., others uncut; ribbon markers; free endpapers… Read more about this item
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Marius the Epicurean

by Walter Pater

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1898
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Macmillan & Co, 1898. Hardcover. Very Good. THIS COMPLETE TWO VOLUME SET IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND BY ROOT & SON IN 3/4 LEATHER WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE AND MARBLING TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINES WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, MARBLED END PAPERS AND… Read more about this item
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by PATER, Walter

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1951
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London / New York: Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc.. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1951. Hardcover. A 1951 reprint of the 1934 issuance. An Everyman's Library edition presenting Walter Pater's novel of ancient Rome, first published in 1885. With an introduction by Osbert Burdett. Everyman's… Read more about this item
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MARIUS THE EPICUREAN : HIS SENSATIONS AND IDEAS.

MARIUS THE EPICUREAN : HIS SENSATIONS AND IDEAS.

by PATER, Walter (Walter Horatio), 1839-1894 :

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London : Macmillan & Co., 1885. First edition. The great stylist's philosophical novel of ancient Rome - the young Marius, secretary to the stoic Marcus Aurelius, pursues integrity and the aesthetic life. One of the most remarkable novels of the period, stretching the boundaries of fiction, and exploring questions of morality, religion, philosophy and gender. A key text of the… Read more about this item
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Marius the Epicurean:His Sensations and Ideas; 2 Volumes

Marius the Epicurean:His Sensations and Ideas; 2 Volumes

by Pater, Walter

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1903
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London: Macmillan and Co, 1903. Book. Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Two volumes bound in original cloth. Some minor scattered foxing. Volume 1 with bookplate of Robert F. Causland. 243pp. + 224pp..
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Marius the Epicurean

by Walter Pater

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Modern Library leatherette edition, 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches (see photo). HARDCOVER, NO DUST JACKET. Cover is a little sunned, soiled and worn. Text is unmarked. Strong binding.
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Marius The Epicurean: His Sensations and Ideas.

by Walter Pater.

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1924
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Macmillian & Co, 1924. Hardback. Good/No Jacket. First Pocket Edition hardback, 1924, with no jacket. In overall good to very good condition, maroon cloth boards are tanned to spine although gilt titles still clear and bright, slight rubbing to edges and corners rounded. Binding tight, no annotations or inscriptions, text clean and clear throughout.
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Marius the Epicurean: His Sensations and Ideas (2 Vols.)

by Walter Pater

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1892
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London: Macmillan and Co, 1892. Cloth. Collectible; Very Good. A solid copy of the 1892 3rd printing, complete in 2 volumes. Both vols. clean and VG in their dark-green cloth, with bright gilt-lettering on the spines. Octavos, 511 pgs. all told.
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Marius the Epicurean: His Sensations and Ideas

Marius the Epicurean: His Sensations and Ideas

by Pater, Walter

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London: Macmillan and Co, 1885. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Second edition. Spine and boards toned, some loss to spine head and spine base, ink name on front endpaper, minor pencil marginalia. 1885 Hard Cover. 452 pp. Historical philosophical novel, his only completed full-length fiction, following Marius's intellectual development. Marius is a young man living in Rome… Read more about this item
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by Walter Pater

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New York: The Modern Library. Hardcover. Very Good. 384p. A small, flexible hardcover book bound in brown cloth. Very good condition. The spine is faded and lightly worn at the top. Owner's bookplate inside front cover; flecks of ink on front free endpaper. Otherwise clean and tight. Modern Library edition with the Rockwell Kent endpapers. Undated vintage printing,… Read more about this item
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Marius The Epicurean

by Walter Pater

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The Modern Library, 1111. Hardcover. Acceptable. No Edition Remarks. 384 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, pages remain attached. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Pencil inscription to title page. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Hole to cloth to… Read more about this item
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Marius the Epicurean: His Sensations and Ideas

by Walter Pater

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1929
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London: Macmillan and Co, 1929 . Vellum. Very Good Indeed. 12.5" by 10". Thomas Mackenzie. A beautifully illustrated two volume edition of Walter Pater's novel, with one plate signed by the illustrator, Thomas Mackenzie. A beautifully bound and illustrated edition of Walter Pater's philosophical novel.A limited edition, this is one of 325 copies produced.The first plate of volume… Read more about this item
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Marius the Epicurean - His Sensations and Ideas

Marius the Epicurean - His Sensations and Ideas

by Pater, Walter

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London: Jonathan Cape. Very Good+ with No dust jacket as issued. (1927). Hardcover. Previous owner's faint signature on front endpaper "W J Morrell / April, 1927". ; "Traveller's Library" reprint edition, first printing in the Traveller's Library (no additional printings listed on copyright page.) 384 pages + [6] pages publisher's advertisements + [2] pages. Blue cloth … Read more about this item
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Marius the Epicurean

Marius the Epicurean

by Walter Pater

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Marius the Epicurean; His sensations and ideas

Marius the Epicurean; His sensations and ideas

by PATER, Walter

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1950
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New York: Modern Library, 1950. First Thus. Hardcover. Good/good. 8vo. Cloth. Dust jacket. Chips to jacket edges. Much underlining and marginal notes. This is a vintage Modern Library edition of Pater's classic biography. Uncommon in jacket.
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Marius the Epicurean:  His Sensations and Ideas

Marius the Epicurean: His Sensations and Ideas

by Pater, Walter

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1927
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London: Macmillan and Co., 1927. 351 toned pages. Full leather cover in navy blue is butter soft, but spine area has been mended with clear plastic tape. Bright gilt tiltes under tape. Embossed logo in center of front cover. Edgewear and wear to spine area. Pencilled price on fep. Thanks for shopping with us! … Read more about this item
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