"The Works of Horace in Original Latin with English Notes, Critical and Explanatory" by Charles Anthon, published by Harper and Brothers, New York, 1859.

Hard boards, leather [leather wear, damages and old repairs: see photos]; 5.1/4" x 8.1/2"; newer front endpaper [see photo]; "J.F. Edwards" is written in red ink on the dedication page, 731 pages including Index of Names + 6-page advertising, no back endpaper, some soiling and wear, the first 20 pages have a small burned spot at the blank bottom edge of the pages [see photo], good condition.

Charles Anthon (1797-1867) was an American classical scholar. Anthon was a professor at Columbia College and became headmaster of its grammar and preparatory school. He produced classical works for schools, which contained assistance and translations in the notes. He had a disagreement with Martin Harris over an account where they discussed the authenticity of the Anthon Transcript of the Book of Mormon. Anthon was also an acquaintance of writer Edgar Allan Poe.

"Anthon was respected for his expertise on ancient philology. The scholar introduced new standards of translation and critical examination of the Latin language to American university classrooms." [Evans 56368. Meyer Reinhold, "Anthon, Charles."]

Provenance:

From the library of John Griff Edwards, Portsmouth, Virginia.

John Griff Edwards (1870-1912) belonged to the old established settler families in Virginia. His father and uncles served in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. The grandfather, LeRoy Griffin Edwards (1804-1866), was the president of the Confederate Convention of 1864. John's wife, Mrs. J. Griff Edwards founded and led the first of the United Confederate Choirs of America (1907). After that she was elected the Commander in Chief of the 'United Confederate Choirs.' In 1911 she published a volume titled "Echoes From Dixie A Collection of Songs Used in the South."

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------ $12.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ---- $32.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ----- $45.50