1930 ❧ [ASHENDENE PRESS]. THUCYDIDES. c. 460-395 BC. The History of the Peloponnesian War. Translated into English by Benjamin Jowett, M.A. Chelsea: Printed at the Ashendene Press, 1930. Folio (395 x 270 mm). Printed in red and black in Ptolemy type. Three-line chapter initials designed by Graily Hewitt. Marginal chapter summaries printed in red Blado Italic type. Publisher's original full white pigskin by W.H. Smith & Son, spine with raised bands and gilt-lettered in compartments; uncut edges. Toning to the binding and minor natural surface soil. LIMITED EDITION one of 260 unnumbered copies printed on handmade paper of a total edition of 280. The monumental Thucydides represents one of the final major achievements issued from the Ashendene Press before its closure. In the original notice sent out to subscribers, printer St. John Hornby foreshadowed the culmination of his life's work, remarking that this production would mark the twilight era of the press. Sir Sydney Cockerell famously lauded this edition in a letter to Hornby, describing it as 'one of the greatest of the many masterpieces of your Press.' Franklin 196; Hornby XXXVII. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing