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Archaeologia Graeca, or, The Antiquities of Greece
John Potter; G. Dunbar
1818
Stirling & Slade; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown; et al : Edinburgh
9" by 5.5"
xiv, 527, [17]; [5], viii, 112, [21pp]
SUMMARY
An expansive study on the antiquities of Greece, a fascinating work by John Potter, complete with plates and a folding map.
Folding Maps,Illustrated,Original Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs3 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Complete in two volumes.
An extensive study on the antiquities of Greece, a fascinating and detailed look and Ancient Greece. Including chapters on the state of Athens from Cecrops to Theseus, the citizens and tribes, the Nine Archons, punishments and rewards, the first authors of religious works, the Grecians Oaths, theomancy, divination, and much more.
Volume I illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece.
Volume II illustrated with thirty-two plates.
Collated, complete.
A new edition, with an appendix and extra chapters by G. Dunbar. This edition also includes a life of Potter.
By John Potter, an Archbishop of Canterbury.
CONDITION
In the original quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing and discolouration to the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. Some light marks to the boards and spines, marks a little heavier to Volume I. Spine labels are age-toned with some light rubbing. Small crack to the head of the rear joint of Volume II, and to the tail of the front board of Volume I. Spines are a little faded. Front hinge of Volume I is starting, rear hinge is a little strained. Rear hinge of Volume II is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with scattered spots.
Overall Condition: Good
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.
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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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