From the publisher's note, "Nothing is known of Longus; even the date of Daphnis and Chloe is obscure. [.] George Thornley's translation was first published in 1657. It is here given in its complete, unbowdlerized form." Ships same or next business day. Bookplate of noted collector, Rolland Comstock, on front paste-down endpaper. Spine is slightly skewed and loose. Small bumps on corners and spine ends. Fabric along head edge and on spine tail is slightly faded. Foxing to edges of pages. Light soiling and tanning to edges of pages. Text is clean. Dust jacket protected in archival cover. DJ has normal edge and shelf wear. Tiny tears on corners and spine ends. 1/3-inch tear on spine tail. Light soiling to both covers. Slightly tanned. ; Wood block print; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 175 pages. Seller Inventory # 72725

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Title: Daphnis and Chloe A Love Idyl

Publisher: Pantheon, New York

Publication Date: 1949

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Illustrated by Aristide Maillol

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Good Books In The Woods is a bookstore in The Woodlands, Texas. We carry out of print, used, and collectible books at reasonable prices. Although we have books in nearly all genres, we specialize in Modern Literature, History, and Fine Bindings.

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