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.