Roman Life and Manners under the Early Empire.

£350 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

The first edition in English of German philologist Ludwig Friedländer's (1824-1909) influential history of Roman Life and Manners under the Early Empire, the Sittengschichte Roms. First edition in English; 3 vols; 8vo (19 x 13.5 cm); prize presentation plate to front pastedown of vol. I; contemporary tan calf prize-binding for Edinburgh University, gilt arms to upper cover of vol. I, gilt spines, contrasting green and brown morocco lettering-pieces, marbled edges, small stain to vol. I upper cover, a little rubbed, very good.

• Binding: Hardcover

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