Plutarch's Lives. Translated from the Greek by Several Hands. To Which is Prefixt the Life of Plutarch.
PLUTARCH AND DRYDEN, JOHN
Published by Jacob Tonson, London, 1683
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First edition. Set of five thick volumes. Full leather, gilt, spotted covers, scuffed joints and spines, rubbed edges, and bumped corners, heads and heels. Scuffs to the front and rear of (ii), wormhole to rear of (iii), scratches to the front and dampstain rear of (v). All edges coloured red. Bookplates inside covers, declaring the set to be from the library of George Winant. Some writing on the endpapers, occasional faint foxing, and occasional spotting, especially towards the end of volume (v), but overall the text block is remarkably clean. The first volume has quotes from Seneca and Montaigne handwritten on the front free endpaper and first blank, respectively. (i) 656, (ii) 688, (iii) 686, (iv) 712, (v) 764pp. Winant was the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. and the lover of Churchill's daughter. John Dryden was appointed England's first Poet Laureate, as well as being a playwright and translator. Plutarch was a Platonist philosopher and Priest at the Temple of Delphi. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 030837
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Title: Plutarch's Lives. Translated from the Greek ...
Publisher: Jacob Tonson, London
Publication Date: 1683
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition.
Book Type: Book
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Plutarch's lives, translated from the Greek, by several hands, to which is prefixt the life of Plutarch. Volume 1 1711 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 766. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1711 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 1 Language: English Pages: 766 Volume 1. Seller Inventory # LB100152657256
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Plutarch's lives, translated from the Greek, by several hands, to which is prefixt the life of Plutarch. Volume 1 1711 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1711. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol: - Volume 1, Pages: - 766, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 766. Seller Inventory # LB1111010198640
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Plutarch's Lives. Translated from the Greek by Several Hands. To Which is Prefixt the Life of Plutarch
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Jacob Tonson, 1683
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First Edition
Seller: My Book Heaven, Alameda, CA, U.S.A.
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First Edition in English. Volume 1 only. Binding loose, and minus the front cover. All other pages present. Seller Inventory # 76554
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Plutarch's Lives. Translated from the Greek, by Several Hands. In Five Volumes. To which is prefixt The Life of Plutarch
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London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1703, 1703
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Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
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[Classical Biography] DRYDEN'S EDITION, a reprint. Complete in five volumes. Octavo (20 x 13 x cm), pp.[24] 633 [3]; pp.[6] 624 [2]; pp.[6] 600 [2]; pp.[6] 750 [4]; pp.[6] 736 [2]. With a copper engraved plate for every Life, including that of Plutarch himself, as well as a frontispiece to each volume. Contemporary speckled and panelled calf, with raised bands and gilt decoration to spines. Mostly clean internally, with some worming to volume III, and a proud, slightly loose plate to volume II. Just a touch of worming to top edge of Volume I. All but one original title labels lost. Heavy wear to bindings, with some loss and damage to headcaps and headbands. Good. This edition, known as Dryden's, was first published between 1683 and 1686, with translations provided by various authors, and an introduction and Life of Plutarch by Dryden. Seller Inventory # 71350
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Plutarchs Lives. Translated from the Greek By Several Hands. To Which is Prefixt the Life of Plutarch [5 Volumes]
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Jacob Tonson, at the Sign of the Judges-head, 1683-86, London, 1683
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Seller: Contact Editions, ABAC, ILAB, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Full Leather. Condition: Very Good. Five volumes. Volumes 3, 4 and 5 with irregular pagination, though register complete and continuous. Vol. 1: Pp. [28], [4], 1-128, [1]-656. Frontispiece + 11 engraved plates; Vol. 2: Pp. [6], 688. Frontispiece + 11 engraved plates; Vol. 3: Pp. [4], 684, [2 - publ. adverts.]. Frontispiece + 10 engraved plates; Vol. 4: Pp. [4], 712. Frontispiece + 8 engraved plates; Vol. 5: Pp. [4], 764. Frontispiece + 11 engraved plates. Engravings by Burgers, Vanderbank, James Collins, Sturt, and Robert White; the frontispiece to vol. 1 is signed by Touroude, who may have been the original artist of the other illustrations. Full calf binding, ornate gilt panelled spine, double leather spine labels, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, rebound some time ago by Waters Newcastle. Pages shaved, headlines grazed on occasion. Interior primarily clean with occasional tanning. Covers slightly soiled, scuffed, and rubbed, spine gilt fading. Overall, a very good set. Seller Inventory # 22232
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