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Size of the binding: 4 in. x 6 3/8 in., titlepage, Contents, Dedication, Advertisement, Life of Tibullus. 299 pp. English translations of Tibullus & Notes: pp. [35]-278; Advertisement & Poems of Sulpicia: pp. [279]-292; translation of Horace Book II. Ode XVI: pp. 293-294, [Nine] Epitaphs: pp. [295]-299. Printer's colophon: C. Whittingham, College House, Chiswick. Full, red, straight-grain morocco, with four raised bands on the spine, gilt leather title labels, gilt designs on the spine and on the cover borders, central gilt design on the covers, gray endpapers, all edges gilt. With the bookplate of book collector, William S. Stone on the front paste-down. The upper spine end shows a chip, chipping to the leather title labels, rubbing to outer hinges, cover corners, edges. Some scattered, light tan spotting to flyleaves, prelims., final page. Scarce and fairly early Charles Whittingham / Chiswick Press printing. Seller Inventory # JFL-144
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