The Iliad of Homer/The Odyssey of Homer (2 Vols.) -- Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.A. Sculptor, London

Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees and & Orme, London, 1805

About this Item

Handsome set of Homer, bound in 2 folio volumes, 1/2 deep-red leather over lighter-red marbled boards. 5 raised bands along each spine, gilt-titling, intricate gilt-tooling within the compartments. All edges gilt. Magnificent original engraved plates by British sculptor and draughtsman John Flaxman (1755-1826) to each volume (40 for "The Iliad", "35 for The Odyssey"). Clean, very sharp and Near Fine.

Seller Inventory # 22032

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Iliad of Homer/The Odyssey of Homer (2 Vols.) -- Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.A. Sculptor, London
• Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees and & Orme, London
• Publication Date: 1805
• Binding: 1/4 leather
• Illustrator: John Flaxman
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Classical Studies