Description: The age old romance of Daphnis and Chloe, translated out of the Greek of Longus by George Thornley in 1651. This limited edition - "one of hundred signed by the artist" (see note in pencil on the front end paper) - was published by Geoffrey Bles, 22 Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, London - 1925. Beautifully illustrated by John Asten in Art Deco Style. 199 pages plus 11 pages with colour platesAlso various B&W illustrations throughout in the same style. Artist inscritpion and signature at front Ruff-cut fore edgesGilt top edgesThe binding is tightNo missing or loose pagesSome foxing throughout, please few photographsAll illustrations are present.Inner and outer hinges are sound.In original protective sleeve which shows considerable signs of wear. Made and printed at the House of Butler & Tanner LTD., of the Selwood Pritning Works, Frome and London. --> International viewers: please ask for a shipping quote to your destination prior to purchase <--
Price: 550 GBP
Location: Tansley
End Time: 2024-12-03T08:17:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 40.17 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardback
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Limited Edition, signed
Fiction Subject: Classic Literature
Author: Longus
Publisher: Geoffrey Bles
