PLUTARCH - Parallel Lives & Moralia (Bioi Paralliloi & Ithika) Complete 7-Volume Set (1939-1958) - Zaharopoulos Premium Embossed Edition
Language: Ancient Greek
Published by Oikos Ioanni Zaharopoulou, Athens, Greece, 1939
- Hardcover
- Used





Seller: Hellenic Antiquarian Library, Nikaia, Attica, GreeceHellenic Antiquarian Library
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Condition: Used - Fine
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Language: Ancient Greek (With Modern Greek Parallel Translation and Scholarly Commentary) Publisher: Oikos Ioanni Zaharopoulou, Athens (1939-1958). Format: Complete 7-Volume Collection comprising the entire Plutarch output from the historic "Ancient Greek Writers" series. Includes Parallel Lives (5 Volumes) and Moralia (2 Volumes). Premium uniform ecru/beige cloth hardcovers featuring a deep pressure-embossed classical profile on the front boards and hot-stamped deep red spine labels. Features original patterned endpapers, traditional typographic signature marks at the lower margins, and intact woven headbands at the spine extremities, confirming its status as an untouched, early-impression publisher's archival copy. Condition: Fine / As New Internally. An immaculate, investment-grade set preserved in crisp, unread condition. The text blocks remain exceptionally tight, square, and flat, with the authentic heavy paper feel of the era. Free of any damp stains, foxing, or interior annotations. Natural light uniform time-toning is present on the paper stock. Volume & Editorial Breakdown: • PARALLEL LIVES (ΒΙΟΙ ΠΑΡΑΛΛΗΛΟΙ) - 5 VOLUMES COMPLETE - Volume 1: Theseus & Romulus (1939 - Scarce Pre-War Edition). Intro & Commentary by Professor A. Lazarou. (Pristine). - Volume 2: Themistocles & Camillus (1954). Intro & Commentary by Th. G. Papakonstantinou. (Pristine). - Volume 3: Solon & Publicola (1955). Translation & Notes by An. Lazarou. (Pristine). - Volume 4: Phocion & Cato (1957). Translation by A. Lazarou; Commentary by Th. Papakonstantinou. (Pristine). - Volume 5: Demosthenes & Cicero (1958). Translation & Notes by Th. Papakonstantinou. (Pristine). • MORALIA (ΗΘΙΚΑ) - 2 VOLUMES COMPLETE - Volume 1: De Liberis Educandis (1939 - Scarce Pre-War Edition). Critical Analysis & Notes by Paulos Rotas. (Condition Note: Minor superficial rubbing/peeling localized at the extreme corner tip of the front hardcover board, purely cosmetic). - Volume 2: Regum et Imperatorum Apophthegmata (1957). Intro & Commentary by Antonios Katsouros. (Pristine). Left entirely in its original, untouched dusty state to protect its genuine antiquarian patina. A premier bibliographical acquisition for Research Libraries, Classical Archaeology Departments, and elite collectors worldwide.…
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- Title
- PLUTARCH - Parallel Lives & Moralia (Bioi Paralliloi & Ithika) Complete 7-Volume Set (1939-1958) - Zaharopoulos Premium Embossed Edition
- Author
- Plutarch
- Publisher
- Oikos Ioanni Zaharopoulou, Athens, Greece
- Publication year
- 1939
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- Ancient Greek
- Edition
- Special Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Ancient Greek Literature & Philosophy
Hellenic Antiquarian Library
Nikaia, Attica, Greece
AbeBooks seller since October 24, 2026
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Hellenic Antiquarian Library specializes in rare, antiquarian, academic and collectible books from Greece and around the world. Our inventory includes classical literature, philosophy, history, philology, fine press editions, scholarly publications, private collections, out-of-print works, and historically significant volumes. We place special emphasis on early and mid-20th century editions, complete and near-complete sets, annotated academic works, and rare publications of enduring cultural and research value. All books are carefully described, professionally packed, and shipped internationally with attention to preservation and collector standards.…
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