Apuleius' The Golden Ass finely bound by Grieve
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Heading: (Grieve, Andrew, bookbinder)
Author: Apuleius
Title: The New Metamorphosis; or, the Pleasant Transformation: Being the Golden Ass of Lucius Apuleius of Medaura
Place Published: London
Publisher:S. Brisco
Date Published: 1708
Description:
Author: Apuleius
Title: The New Metamorphosis; or, the Pleasant Transformation: Being the Golden Ass of Lucius Apuleius of Medaura
Place Published: London
Publisher:S. Brisco
Date Published: 1708
Description:
2 volumes. [22], 380; [32], 325, [16] pp. (8vo) 18.8x11.5 cm (7½x4½"), finely bound by Andrew Grieve of Edinburgh in burgundy gilt-paneled morocco, paneled in gilt on spines between raised bands, morocco lettering pieces, all edges gilt, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers.
The great Latin novel of the bumbling mage and his travails finely bound by Andrew Grieve – and suitably decorated in gilt.
Condition
Spines darkened, rubbing at extremities; mild foxing and soiling to leaves; very good or better.
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Apuleius' The Golden Ass finely bound by Grieve
Estimate $500 - $800
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