The Gentleman and Lady's Key To Polite Literature Or; Compendious Dictionary of Fabulous History (The reference for all mythical and ancient dieties, gods and mythical creatures). Containing The Characters and Actions Ascribed to the Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, etc and the Manner in Which the Ancients Represented The Dieties and Heroes in the Paintings, Statures, and Gems. Etc, etc, etc.

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Verlag: G. G. and J. Robinson, J. Scatcherd, etc., London., 1796

Beschreibung

Viii + 134 pages unpaginated, but collated from signatures complete. Full contemporary 18th century "tree" calf morocco label on spine, original marbled endpapers front and rear, neat inscription on first FFEP, "David Morris Jnr, This book given him by Mr Sabine for his knowledge in Geography June 3rd 1800". 12mo (bound in 12's). Condition, minor wear at hinges and light rubbing, corners slightly bumped, contents all printed on rag, hand made paper excellent. *The alphabetical listing of all the mythical and Greek/Roman and other dieties and their stories from fable and tale. This 5th edition has been revised and added to from the 1st such title book of the 1760's. The most complete edition. Would make a lovely gift for anyone interested in the Greek and Pre-Greek Myths. A superior copy in many ways. Never been rebound or added to or repaired. *BL also has no author listed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 7120

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Gentleman and Lady's Key To Polite ...

Verlag: G. G. and J. Robinson, J. Scatcherd, etc., London.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1796

Einband: Calf

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Not applicable

Auflage: 5th or later Edition