Lays of Ancient Rome with Ivry and the Armada

A smart copy of Lord Macaulay's collection of historical narrative poems, or lays, bound in full paper vellum. In full paper vellum with gilt detailing.'Lays of Ancient Rome' consists of narrative poems, four of which recount heroic episodes from early Roman history with strong dramatic and tragic themes.In addition to these poems, Macaulay included two inspired by recent history: 'Ivry' and 'The Armada'.With a contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper, dated 1905. In full paper vellum binding with gilt detailing. Externally, smart. With handling marks and dust dulling to the extremities. Light shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a few scattered spots mainly to the first and last few leaves. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Very Good.