An English Version of The Eclogues of Virgil. By Samuel Palmer. With Illustrations by the Author.

Palmer, Samuel.

Published by Seeley & Company, London, 1883

About this Item

Folio; xv,102p. Large Paper Limited Edition No 72/135 copies. 14 plates including 5 original etchings which are particularly beautiful and amongst his finest work, reminiscent of his Shoreham period. One of the etchings is entirely by Samuel Palmer, the other 4 having been started by him and finished by his son A.H.Palmer. Original vellum boards with gilt lettering to upper cover, now slightly darkened and rubbed. A G-VG copy, internally clean. A few newspaper cutting to the rear endpaper. One of the greatest artists, Samuel Palmer began this translation around 1856 and worked on it for decades to accompany his own illustrations. This posthumous work was completed by his son A.H. Palmer. Seller Inventory # 026996

Bibliographic Details

Title: An English Version of The Eclogues of Virgil...

Publisher: Seeley & Company, London

Publication Date: 1883

Binding: Vellum

Condition: Very Good

Edition: Special Edition