The Iliad of Homer/The Odyssey of Homer (2 Vols.) -- Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.A. Sculptor, London
London: Longman, Hurst, Rees and & Orme, 1805. John Flaxman. 1/4 leather. 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. Near Fine. Item #22032
Price: $1,000.00
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