Description: Letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero to Several of His Friends. 5 vols, 1808 1st thus, plum calf fine binding. Cicero. Remarks by William Melmoth. Edinburgh: James Ballantyne et al, 1808. First edition thus, 5 vols, foolscap 8vo (6.5 in x 4 in), index to Gravius arrangement, index. Original blind and gilt full old plum calf, backs in five compartments, gilt black calf lettering pieces in the second and fourth, gilt ornaments fill the rest, sides with double gilt fillet borders enclosing blind roll tooled frame filled fully with blind basket weave decoration. All edges sprinkled. Marbled endpapers. Attractive near fine clean set with strong joints, very light wear. Some scattered foxing to titles and end sheets--the most is to Vol I title as shown, otherwise unusually clean and fresh, unmarked, complete. Lettering piece for "Vol V" lacking, old sepia ink neat name only on front free endpapers. H10323All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping.
Price: 500 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Fine Binding
Place of Publication: Edinburgh
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition
Author: Cicero
Publisher: James Ballantyne and Co.
Topic: Classics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: Ancient Roman History
Modified Item: No
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1808
