1660, Ogilby's Homer, Iliad - Apr 27, 2024 | Addison & Sarova Auctioneers In Ga
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1660, Ogilby's Homer, Iliad
1660, Ogilby's Homer, Iliad
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Description
Homer; Ogilby, John. HOMER HIS ILIADS TRANSLATED, ADORNED WITH SCULPTURE AND ILLUSTRATED WITH ANNOTATIONS. London: Thomas Roycroft, 1660. Folio (16" x 10.5".) Engraved frontis with bust of Homer at center, [42], 518 pp. + 45 plates. This copy without the portraits of Homer and Ogilby, additional engraved title (sometimes seen), and 5 (?) other plates; number of plates tends to vary from one copy to next. Nicely rebound in full calf. ************ First edition of Ogilby's translation of Homer's Iliad, accompanied by fine engraved plates which were a feature of Ogilby's productions.
Condition
A few leaves with discreet, expert repairs of closed tears (some extend into text area, no loss); T3 with corner and fore-margin chips repaired in old paper (no loss); one plate with 1" hole to image, repaired in paper (see photos); some light foxing and occasional light soiling or small stains; one plate slightly shaved (see photos); a few leaves near end with small faded water-stains to margins.
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1660, Ogilby's Homer, Iliad

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