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The Breviary Treasures The Athenian Edition 1903-1905 6 Volumes Privately Printed - #71 of the
The Breviary Treasures 1903-1905 6 Volumes Privately Printed – #71 of the limited Publication of 100 in this format which is the Athenian Edition. The Athenian Edition is particularly notable for its exquisite craftsmanship, featuring illustrations, vellum printing, and luxurious bindings. Published by Nathan Haskell Dole, Boston 1903-1905. Publishers original hardbacks. Internally all are still nice with a little age toning. Covers all have a fair amount of wear. Titles in this set include The Olympic and Pythian Odes of Pindartranslated into English verse by Moore, Abraham.; The Olympic and Pythian Odes of Pindar by Abraham Moore (translator). Published by Nathan Haskell Dole, Boston, 1903.; Selections from the Gesta Romanorum Translated by Rev. Charles Small. Published by Nathan Haskell Dole, 1904.; Wisdom of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius translated by Jeremy Collier. Published by Nathan Haskell Dole, 1903.; Sayings of Epictetus translated by Rolleston, T.W.. Published by Privately Printed by Nathan Haskell Dole, Boston, 1904 and The Satires of Horace. Published by Nathan Haskell Dole, Boston, 1905. A rare group of books translated to english text.
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