1807 Scarce Complete Book Set - The Odyssey and Iliad by Homer. Illustrations and Maps.
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Author: Homer. Translated by Alexander Pope.
Title: The Works of Homer, translated into English. In seven volumes.
Publisher: London, Samuel Bagster, 1807. Complete 7 volumes set.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 5" X 3.5".
Pages: Over 1200 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good contemporary full-calf leather binding (hinges tight and secure, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing and staining - as shown, small stamp of the J. Forsyth, Elgin bindery on the first endpaper - as shown, small tears to folding maps nicely repaired with archival clear tape at the verso of the maps by a previous owner).
Illustrations: Complete with the frontispieces, illustrated title page, and the two folding maps.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies of this complete set available for sale worldwide).
The books: Scarce and attractive complete seven-volume set of The Works of Homer translated by Alexander Pope. This edition includes both the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are foundational works of Western literature. Pope's translation is highly regarded for its poetic quality and fidelity to the original texts. The set includes detailed fold-out maps and engravings that enhance the reading experience, making it a valuable addition to any collection of classical literature.
The author: Homer is the legendary ancient Greek poet traditionally said to be the author of the epic poems The Iliad and the Odyssey. These works are among the oldest and most important texts in Western literature, influencing countless authors and thinkers over the centuries.
Alexander Pope (21 May 1688 – 30 May 1744) was an English poet and satirist of the early 18th century. He is best known for his satirical verse and for his translation of Homer. Pope's translation of the Iliad and the Odyssey brought him widespread acclaim and financial success.