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The Works of Petronius Arbiter, In Prose and Verse

Petronius Arbiter; Mr. Addison

1736

J. Watts : London

6.5" by 4"

[10], 305, [5]pp

 

   

SUMMARY

 A copy of the works of Petronius Arbiter, in prose and verse.

Leather Binding

Overall Condition: Fair

This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed

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DESCRIPTION

Petronius Arbiter was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero who is generally believed to be the author of Satyricon a satirical novel. 

This volume contains the works of Petronius Arbiter in prose and verse translated from the original Latin by Mr Addison. With the addition of the life of Petronius Arbiter. 

With a frontispiece.


CONDITION

In quarter leather with paper boards. Externally, worn. The front board is held by one thread. The rear hinge is loosening. With rubbing to the spine and marks to the boards. Internally, generally firmly bound with age toned pages with scattered spots throughout.

Overall Condition: Fair 

 

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Overall Condition

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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.

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