Gallus or Roman Scenes of The Time of Augustus

An interesting insight into the Roman times of Augustus, translated from the original German. A second edition of the English translation, translated from the original German of W. A. Becker by Frederick Metcalfe.The original German edition of this work was published in 1838 and opened up fresh ground within the field of Roman Antiquities. This work is an interesting insight into the Roman times of Augustus with notes of the manners and customs of the Romans.With a catalogue to the rear.Previous owner bookplate to the front pastedown for S. Sproston. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some fading to the joints and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and a mark to the rear board. Previous owner bookplate to the front pastedown for S. Sproston and inscription to the page after the front free endpaper. Pages are lightly age toned but remain clean. Firmly bound. Very Good.