Lays of Ancient Rome.

£125 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A lovely copy of Macaulay's Lays, a collection of narrative poems recounting heroic episode from early Roman history. In a contemporary straight-grained blue morocco prize-binding for Linton House School. 8vo (18.5 x 13 cm); prize-plate to front pastedown; contemporary straight-grained blue morocco prize-binding, gilt device of Linton House School to upper cover, bevelled boards, floral corner sprays, gilt spine in 6 compartments, all edges gilt, minor wear; 382pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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