Anthologia Latina.

(Latin Anthology.) THACKERAY (Francis St John, Editor)

Anthologia Latina.

Edidit Franciscus St. John Thackeray, A.M.

Description: FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, paper lightly toned throughout, a few spots to first and last leaves, pp. viii, [ii], 386, [2], small 8vo, contemporary dark brown morocco by Holloway, boards bordered with a double gilt fillet, spine divided by raised bands with gilt fillet borders to compartments, second compartment gilt-lettered direct, the rest with central fleuron tools and fleur-de-lis cornerpieces, turn-ins decoratively gilt, a.e.g., marbled endpapers, bookplate of William Thirlwall Bayne, near fine

Publication Details: Bell et Daldy, 1865

Notes: Inscribed by the editor on the blank endpaper, 'William Thirlwall Bayne, from F. St John Thackeray, March 30, 1865'. The recipient was a lawyer and book collector; Thackeray, Assistant Master at Eton College, being the grandson of William Makepeace Thackeray.

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Price: £300

Subject: Classics

Published Date: 1865

Stock Number: 71791

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