Lays of Ancient Rome with Ivry and The Armada

Lord Macaulay [Thomas Babington Macaulay]

Published by Longman, Green, and Co, London, 1884

About this Item

A smartly bound copy of Lord Macaulay's historical poems, embellished with illustrations throughout and in full signed calf. A new, illustrated edition of these poetical works.in full signed calf binding by J. C. Wilbee Harrow. With gilt detailing to the spine and marbled endpapers.The popular collection of narrative poems, or lays by British historian and Whig politician, Thomas Babington Macaulay, four of which recount heroic episodes from early Roman history.Together with two poems inspired by recent history, Ivry and The Armada.With a frontispiece, six plates and numerous in-text illustrations by J. R. Weguelin, an English artist who specialised in figurative paintings with lush landscapes or garden scenes. Collated, complete. In full signed calf binding by J. C. Wilbee Harrow. Externally, smart, with wear to the joints and extremities and sunning to the spine. A couple light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean save for the odd spot to the first and last few leaves. Good. Seller Inventory # 919Y38

Bibliographic Details

Title: Lays of Ancient Rome with Ivry and The Armada

Publisher: Longman, Green, and Co, London

Publication Date: 1884

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: J. R. Weguelin

Condition: Good

Book Type: book