Description: Click here to see our other books! The Story of the Iliad Rev. Alfred J. Church 1904 Seeley and Co. : London 7.5" by 5.5" 159pp, [1] SUMMARY An early edition of this entertaining retelling of Homer's 'The Iliad', handsomely bound in full calf prize binding and awarded to T.C. Eden, brother of Prime Minister Anthony Eden. Colour Plates,Early Edition,Fine Binding,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Pleasing Copy,Prize Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION An early twentieth-century adaption of Homer's classic epic poem, The Iliad, which depicts the end of the Trojan War and the ten year siege on the city of Troy. There is a particular focus on the conflict between King Agamemnon and Achilles. Written by the Rev. Alfred J. Church.The fourth edition of this work. Illustrated with sixteen plates in colour. Collated and complete.Handsomely bound in full tree calf prize binding for Sandroyd, awarded to 'T.C. Eden' (Sir Timothy Calvery Eden, 8th and 6th Baronet) in December 1905, brother to former UK Prime Minister Anthony Eden. CONDITION Handsomely bound in full tree calf prize binding for Sandroyd. Externally, lovely, with some light rubbing to the joints and extremities. Containing a prize bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, front hinge is lightly strained, remaining binding is firm. The odd spot to the pages, which are otherwise bright and clean. Overall Condition: Near Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
Price: 260.25 USD
Location: Bath
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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: Seeley and Co.
Author: Rev. Alfred J. Church
Binding: Fine Binding
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Flaxman
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1904
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
