Lot 189
  • 189

Lawrence, T.E., translator--Homer

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • The Odyssey [translated by T.E. Lawrence]. London: Emery Walker, Wilfred Merton and Bruce Rogers, 1932
  • Paper
4to, LIMITED TO 530 COPIES, 26 roundel illustrations printed in black on gold leaf, original black morocco, t.e.g., others uncut, slipcase

Literature

O'Brien A141

Condition

A FINE COPY
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Catalogue Note

"Bruce Rogers' Odyssey is indisputably amongst the most beautiful books ever produced" (Blumenthal, Bruce Rogers: A life in letters, 1987).