THE STORY OF THE ODYSSEY by Rev. Alfred J. Church 1901 ANTIQUE Illustrated Book

Description: 1901 - Antique Early Twentieth Century Book THE STORY OF THE ODYSSEY by Rev. Alfred J. Church Illustrated with Sixteen Beautiful Full-Page Illustrations by After Flaxman Published in 1901 by: The Macmillan Company New York Book is 5.25 X 7.5 Inches - Decorated Hard Cover 306 Numbered Pages Good Condition! Up for sale is a nice antique book from 1901 titled: THE STORY OF THE ODYSSEY by Rev. Alfred J. Church! This book is nicely illustrated by After Flaxman. This book is an early edition of an entertaining retelling of the classic story by Homer. The 1901 publication date is found on the title page. I acquired this book from a private estate. I found it safely tucked away on a library bookshelf where it had been for decades. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Church was born in London and was educated at King's College, London, and Lincoln College, Oxford. He took holy orders and was an assistant-master at Merchant Taylors' School from 1857 to 1870. He subsequently served as headmaster of Henley-on-Thames Royal Grammar School from 1870 to 1873, and then of King Edward VI School, Retford, from 1873 to 1880. From 1880 until 1888 he was professor of Latin at University College, London. While at University College in partnership with William Jackson Brodribb, he translated Tacitus and edited Pliny's Letters (Epistulae). Church also wrote a number of stories in English re-telling of classical tales and legends for young people (Stories from Virgil, Stories from Homer, etc.). He also wrote much Latin and English verse, and in 1908 published his Memories of Men and Books. Church died in Richmond, Surrey. CONDITION: This antique book is in good condition. The front cover and spine are decorated. The covers are in good condition with some age-expected edge and corner wear. The gold gilt lettering on the front cover is in very nice condition. The inside covers are in good condition, with some cracking and or separation present the hinges; both boards are attached to the binding. There is a nice neatly written gift inscription written on the front endpaper dated May 1902. The pages are in good to very good condition. All of the pages are tight to the binding with the exception of three of the illustrated pages that are loose in the book. PLEASE NOTE: The illustrated pages do not count in the page numbering. Of the sixteen illustration listed, one is missing from the book. This is the only missing page. I did see some foxing on a few of the pages - mostly on the pages opposite the illustrated pages. The decorated spine is in good-condition with some shelf wear, the gold gilt lettering is easily read. This book comes from a smoke free home. This is a nice antique book that will make for a nice addition to your collection! This book would be a great gift for someone special! See Photos! Please E-mail with any Inquiries. Payment can be made by any method accepted by eBay. I will securely package this book IN A SPECIAL BOX so that no damage occurs during shipping. I will ship immediately upon receiving your payment. Tracking information will be automatically uploaded as soon as the item has been shipped. International purchases are welcomed and International buyer's cost is determined by eBay's International Shipping Program. Thanks for looking! Visit my other Listing in my eBay Store!

Price: 29.95 USD

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-05T01:26:55.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD