&nbsp;A pair of <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book/first-edition?locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first editions</a>, first printings&nbsp;of I, Claudius and Claudius The God and his Wife Messalina.<ul><li>Sold as a set of 2 volumes.</li><li>Robert Graves I (English).</li><li>London: Arthur Barker, 1934.</li><li>I, Claudius retains the wrap-around band (creased in places), declaring the book to be winner of both the Hawthornden and James Tait Black Memorial Prizes.&nbsp;</li></ul> I, Claudius by Robert Graves is a captivating historical novel that immerses readers in the tumultuous world of ancient Rome. Through the eyes of Claudius, a stuttering and seemingly insignificant member of the imperial family, the novel unfolds as a gripping tale of intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles within the Roman Empire. Claudius narrates the story of his family's rise to power, chronicling the reigns of the emperors Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula, as well as the machinations of his own family members, including the infamous Emperor Nero. Graves' meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring ancient Rome to life, offering readers a richly detailed portrait of the era's politics, culture, and societal norms. I, Claudius is not only a gripping historical drama but also a profound exploration of the complexities of human nature and the corrupting influence of absolute power.

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A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?locale=en&amp;Book%20Type=Signed%2520and%2520Inscribed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signed</a> <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book/first-edition?locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first edition</a> of <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Robert%20Graves&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Robert Graves</a>' Good-Bye To All That.<ul><li>Robert Graves (English).</li><li>London: Jonathan Cape, 1929.</li><li>First printing, second state.</li><li>The authors signature is present on the full title page in blue ink, and dated to 1979, fifty years after the publication date.&nbsp;</li><li>This is the expurgated second-state, without the Siegfried Sassoon poem.&nbsp;</li><li>The ex-Libris label pasted to the front end-paper is that of Michael Bernard Thorold, a member of the Scots Guard and peerage.&nbsp;</li><li>In dust wrapper, designed by Len Lye and with the authors photograph by Alfred Cracknell.</li></ul>

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