Description: Click here to see our other books! The History of Herodotus Herodotus; Isaac Littlebury 1818-19 Printed for the Proprietors : London 9.5" by 6" [2], vii, [1], x, [1], 10-519, [1], 464pp SUMMARY A scarce translation of one of the most important history works ever written. Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION A scarce edition.Complete as two volumes bound in one.Isaac Littlebury's translation of the founding work of history in Western literature, Herodotus' 'Histories'.'Histories' was originally written in classical Greek in 430 BC. The history is considered to be one of the most important sources regarding the ancient world of Greece, Western Asia, and Northern Africa.This history also contains one of the earliest accounts of the rise of the Persian Empire, as well as the events and causes of the Greco-Persian Wars.Volume I is translated by Isaac Littlebury, Volume II by William Beloe. Label of the Repton School Library to the front paste down, this set presented to the library by Reverend A. Forman in 1902. CONDITION In a half calf binding with paper to the boards, Externally, worn. Loss of leather to the backstrip. Crack to the spine. Light bumping to the extremities. Front joints is strained, rear joint is starting. Some light marks and rubbing to the boards. Hinges are tender. Library label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few scattered spots. Library stamp to the head of the title page of Volume I. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: History
Publisher: Printed for the Proprietors
Author: Herodotus; Isaac Littlebury
Binding: Leather
Subject: History
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1818
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
