
Specimens of the Classic Poets in a Chronological Series from Homer to Tryphiodorus, Charles Abraham Elton, 2 Vols, 1814
Specimens of the Classic Poets in a Chronological Series from Homer to Tryphiodorus, Translated into English Verse, And Illustrated with Biographical and Critical Notices, by Charles Abraham Elton. In Three Volumes - included here are Volumes I and II only. Often referred to as 'Elton's Specimens', as per the title label on the spines.
Published by Robert Baldwin, London, 1814. 2 Volumes from 3. First edition.
A good set of hardbacks with brown leather spine and corners, and red morocco label to spine. Marbled paper over boards. Covers are worn, scuffed and rubbed, and outer hinges a little weak, but all holding well.
Text is bright and clean throughout, with red speckled text block edges. Endpapers with some offsetting to edges, but a very readable set.
Text in English.
Vol. I: xxxii + 416pp;
Vol. II: viii + 403pp.
Weight: approximately 1.2kg (the set - unpacked).
Dimensions:
Each volume approximately 208mm tall x 132mm wide x 29mm deep.