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The Amores. P. Ovidius Naso. 1932
 

 The Amores. Title and Frontis

 The Amores. Example of Illustration
The Amores. Example of Illustration

 

The Amores. Example of Text
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Ovidius Naso (Publius) The Amores. Newly Translated by E. Powys Mathers, with five engravings on copper by J E Laboureur. Golden Cockerel. 1932. 8vo, 1st Edition, limited, number 35 of 350. Contemporary half morocco on cloth, five raised bands, gilt title to spine, by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Cloth with very light edge wear. Top edge gilt, others uncut. Pp 82, colophon [1], 5 full page sepia engravings by Laboureur. A little light offset from engravings onto text, otherwise in clean and fine condition.
Cat. No. 91668                                                   £120

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