The Illustrated History of Rome, Volumes 1-4

by STRAHAN, Edward [pseudonym of Earl Shinn], and George A. Smith (editors)

$750 · Offered by Between the Covers

Philadelphia: Gebbie & Co., 1881-1884. Hardcover. First edition. Volumes 1-4 only (of 5). Folios. Illustrated with numerous engraved plates. Publisher's purple cloth, gilt spines and boards. Volumes 1 and 2 are poor, with considerable dampstaining on the margins; volumes 3 and 4 are very good. Scarce in the trade. More

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