Description: PINDAR. The Olympian and Pythian Odes. With an introduction and a translation into English verse by C.J. Billson. [xxiv], 297. Illustrated with wood-engravings by John Farleigh. 4to., REBOUND in a new deluxe blue half morocco binding, red morocco spine label. Oxford: Printed by the Shakespeare Head Press (Stratford-upon-Avon) for Basil Blackwell, 1928. "In these complex poems, Pindar commemorates the achievement of athletes and powerful rulers against the backdrop of divine favor, human failure, heroic legend, and the moral ideals of aristocratic Greek society. Readers have long savored them for their rich poetic language and imagery, moral maxims, and vivid portrayals of sacred myths" (Harvard University Press). The present edition is limited to just 250 copies, superbly printed in Greek and Roman types on thick paper; an outstanding bilingual production with Greek and English on opposing pages. The fine woodcuts by John Farleigh are stylized illustrations in the Etruscan manner. In brilliant condition.
Price: 675 USD
Location: New York, New York
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Leather
Modification Description: rebound
Publisher: Blackwell
Subject: History
Modified Item: Yes
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1928
Language: English
Illustrator: John Farleigh
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Limited Edition
Author: Pindar
Region: Europe
Topic: Classics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
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