Translated by Arthur Golding (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. new ed edition. 576 pages. 7.80x5.12x1.42 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. Deluxe Limited Edition of 2750 copies, this copy No.636. 4to, xxxviii + pp378 with introduction by Michael Prodger and 16 tipped-in colour plates of the Poesie and other works inspired by the Metamorphoses by Titian. Hardcover issued without DJ housed in clamshell box. Brown buckram covered clamshell box in near fine condition with a few very small dents. Binding of Nigerian brown goatskin with gilt titles to spine and gilt design by Simon Brett to front cover in fine condition. Inside all pages and plates with top edge gilt in fine condition. Also inserted all original promotional material in folio society envelope. An excellent copy. This is a heavy book and may cost more postage overseas.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. The Folio Society limited edition 2008. Limited to 2750 copies, this is copy number 552. Full Nigerian goatskin leather with gilt lettering to the spine, gilt decoration to the front, top edge gilt, silk ribbon page marker, decorative lettered endpapers, xxxviii + 378 pages, 16 tipped in colour plates, two being foldouts, housed in a buckram solander box. Box measures approximately 36x28x7.5cm. Fantastic, near fine condition. Often considered to be the definitive encyclopaedia of classical mythology, and an influential bridge between the ancient world and western art and literature. It was a primary source for Dante, Chaucer, and Milton. Shakespeare also drew inspiration from the work - most notably in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet.…

LIMITED EDITION Number 296 of 2750 numbered copies. Folio(approx. 33 x 25cm) hardback in full brown morocco, gilt, with gilt illustration to upper board. Housed in a brown buckram-bound, custom-made solander box, gilt. 378pp., illustrated with 16 tipped-in colour plates by Titian. With Folio Society blurb enclosed. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown. A VERY GOOD COPY in VERY GOOD SOLANDER BOX. (Shelf 5) PLEASE NOTE: Heavy BOOK (5 kg +) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. (AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only) Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Oversized hardcover. Bound in mauve cloth with silver lettering on the spine and silver flower on the cover. 93 pages. A limited edition of 190 copies. This is the third Arion Press title. Printed on T.H. Saunders mould made paper at the printing office of Andrew Hoyem. Printed in black with mauve (purple) initials and decorations. Measures 9.25 x 12 inches. Very good condition. Clear mylar cover protects the binding. The book is in the original silver slipcase, but the slipcase is cracked at the bottom. This title originally sold for $87.50. There are no longer any copies available from the Arion Press archives. The prospectus is 8 pages, folded but not stapled, with a small insert showing the kind of paper to be used. Extra shipping rates may apply for priority or international shipping as this book is too large for the flat-rate envelopes.…

Condition: Near Fine. Limited Edition. Limited to only 12 copies on vellum, of which this is No. 6. Gilt title to spine. Engraved frontispiece featuring vignette of the King's Library with illuminated initials at each header, as well as a facsimile of the William Seres original 1567 title page. Graham Watson bookplate to front pastedown; otherwise a nice clean copy with no previous owners' names or other defacements. Scarce. 8.75 x 12 in or 22 x 30.5 cm. …