Lot 199
Nonesuch Press.- Homer. The Iliad [&] The Odyssey, 2 vol., limited editions, original russet morocco, 1931
Hammer Price: £850
Description
Nonesuch Press.- Homer. The Iliad [&] The Odyssey, translated by Alexander Pope, 2 vol., one of 1450 & 1400 copies respectively, text in Greek and English, printed in red and black on pale grey paper, wood-engraved head-pieces by Rudolf Koch and Fritz Kredel, Iliad with printed note by Francis Meynell 'On First Looking into Pope's Homer' loosely inserted, original russet morocco with double gilt fillet, t.e.g., others uncut, covers a little spotted and browned, spine of Iliad slightly faded and with small stain to head, [Dreyfus 72 & 78], 8vo, printed by Joh.Enschede en Zonen for the Nonesuch Press, 1931.
Description
Nonesuch Press.- Homer. The Iliad [&] The Odyssey, translated by Alexander Pope, 2 vol., one of 1450 & 1400 copies respectively, text in Greek and English, printed in red and black on pale grey paper, wood-engraved head-pieces by Rudolf Koch and Fritz Kredel, Iliad with printed note by Francis Meynell 'On First Looking into Pope's Homer' loosely inserted, original russet morocco with double gilt fillet, t.e.g., others uncut, covers a little spotted and browned, spine of Iliad slightly faded and with small stain to head, [Dreyfus 72 & 78], 8vo, printed by Joh.Enschede en Zonen for the Nonesuch Press, 1931.