The Odyssey of Homer.

£500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

First UK trade edition of Lawrence's translation of Homer's Greek tale, The Odyssey of Homer, a pillar of classical literature. First UK trade edition; 8vo (23 x 16 cm); wood-engraved roundel depicting Homeric image, printed in black and gold to title-page, light offsetting from roundel, slightly age-toning (as usual), else unmarked internally; modern half tan morocco by Sangorski Sutcliffe over brown cloth boards, lined in gilt, spine in 6 compartments with one-line gilt-panelled border and lettering in gilt, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, some very light wear to extremities, otherwise very good; 327pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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