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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Plutarch

Oeuvres De Plutarque - Les Livres Des Hommes Illustres

Published: Cussac, Paris, 1801-5

Edition: New Edition

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Complete and original 25 volume set dated 1801 to 1805, in French, and published by Cussac, Paris, (New Edition). The set is in very good condition, with some spine wear and slight splitting to the ends a few volumes. Internally very good, on good quality linen-type paper, with previous owner\'s pencil notes, marginalia and bookplates. Plutarch\'s biographies of famous Greek and Roman statesmen, emperors and philosophers, such as Marcus Aurelius, Fabius Maximus, Demetrius, Marcus Antoninus, Tullus Hostilius, Alexander, Gelon, Jason, Cyrus, Demosthenes, Aristomene, the society of Athens, etc...and is a truly remarkable library of information on these great historical figures, in very good condition for its age.
  • Jacket Condition: No jackets as issued
  • Binding Condition: Good plus
  • Overall Condition: Good plus
  • Size: 8vo
  • Sold By: Imagine Books
  • Contact Person: Steven Duckworth
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0833587398
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT only
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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