- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used





Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.Schilb Antiquarian
AbeBooks seller since May 31, 2013
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 765.64
Item description from seller
1805 INCREDIBLE HOMER Odyssey Flaxman ART Iliad Mythology Hesiod HUGE Folio A rare and beautiful early 19th-century printing of sketch illustrations of John Flaxman. Flaxman was one of the most prolific 18th-century English sketch artists and sculptors, whose Neoclassical designs are still recognized as superior drawings. This collection of 149 engravings features Flaxman s depictions of scenes and figures from classical literature from Homer, Hesiod, and Aeschylus. Item number: #23986 Price: $995 FLAXMAN, John [Flaxman classical compositions] London: Published by Flaxman & Marin Denman, 1831. 1st edition Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o 149 engraved plates (including unnumbered engraved title pages) Iliad 40 plates Odyssey 35 plates Hesiod 38 plates Aeschylus 36 plates Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~17.5in X 11.75in (44cm x 29.5cm) Very rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 23986 Photos available upon request.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- [Flaxman classical compositions]
- Author
- FLAXMAN, John
- Publication year
- 1831
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition