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Set of six volumes (complete). A most pleasant set of this consequently much reprinted (even in the 21st century) translation of Plutarch's lives. Taking its age into account these books are in venerable, good condition. Marbled board covers. Leather spine in six panels. The books are benign and kindly. Ex-libris plates indicate former ownership by the Linds of Gorgie-one of the oldest of Scottish families. Other plates indicate ownership and consequent bequest by William and Mary Feetham of Penrhos in North Wales. They were the parents of the famous South African politican and lawyer, Richard Feetham. Feetham was one of 'Milner's Kindergarten' after the Treaty of Vereenigen. He later became Town Clerk of Johannesburg, a Member of Parliament and thereafter a much respected Judge. He was also Vice-Chancellor and then Chancellor of the University of the Witwatersrand where he vigorously opposed racist entrance legislation. He led many commissions for the Imperial Government in London. Volume 1 has wear to the edges and corners and spine. They are, however, sound and well-made. Inside, there have been attempts to remove the Lind ex-libris plate on the inside front cover. The Feetham plate-on the frontispage-is neat and demure. The early pages have some damp tide-marks but these do not detract from the text or feel. The pages have printer marks at their feet (as with all volumes). The printer plate edges can be clearly seen (again as in all volumes). Whilst the pages are marked by age they are amiable and confident. Volume 2 is much cleaner and healthier. The pages are brighter and attractive. The ex-libris plates are intact and tidy. Once again the marbled boards and leather spine have wear and are yet benign. Volume 3 is as a middle child: it is assured and certain of manner. The Lind plate has been removed. The boards and spine have wear that the book bears with character. The contents are clear and tight against the binding. Volume 4 is content and neat. The ex-libris plates are intact. The boards and spine are polished with some wear. The spine is benign. The pages are clear and tidy. Volume 5 is worn and bears surface scuffing from storage. The spine is worn about its body. Inside, the ex-libris plates are intact. There are storage mould stains to the frontis and end pages. The contents are mildly foxed (remarkable for its age) but otherwise serene and quiet. The papertrims at the foot of the book have damp tide-marks-these do not travel onward into the book. Volume 6 has much wear to the spine. It is healthy and strong. The boards are sturdy and sound with wear to the edges. Inside, the guttering along the frontispage is lightly cracked but this in no way affects the security of the book. The Lind plate is absent. The early later pages have foxing. Otherwise this volume is contented and assured. The full set is charming in its dignity. A pleasing set for any library; and they may be read with enjoyment. fk.

A complete collection of Langhorne's translation of Plutarch's Lives, uniformly bound in full calf. The second edition to contain Rev Francis Wrangham's corrections and additions. In a smart full calf binding, with the boards rebacked. Complete in six volumes. Plutarch's 'Parallel Lives', detailing the biographies of noteworthy Greek and Romans, one from each empire paired to compare and contrast. Features the likes of Julius Caesar, Cicero, Pompey, Alexander, Mark Anthony and Theseus. Plutarch (c. 46AD-119AD) was a Greek writer and philosopher, with 'Parallel Lives' and 'Moralia', a set of essays, being his most famous works. Translated by John Langhorne and William Langhorne. With corrections and notes by Rev. Francis Wrangham. Containing critical and historical notes, as well as life of the author. With two pages of publisher's advertisements to Volume VI. Illustrated with a frontispiece to Volume I. Collated, complete. Â This copy is from the library of Anglican clergyman and author of theological works and detective novels, Rev. Herbert Maynard Smith, and his brother, Rev. J. Outram Smith, with their ownership stamp to the front paste down. In a smart full calf binding, with the boards rebacked. Externally, very good, with rubbing causing a little loss to board extremities in places. Heavier rubbing to the head of the spine and joints. Light marks to boards. Library location to spines. Library stamp to front paste down. Front hinge is slightly strained to volume III. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean, with a few spots to the first few pages. Very Good.

8 volumes ea. 300-400pp. Original leather binding with inlaid gold lettering and design on the spines. The volumes are fully intact, and the binding is tight. In some places the leather is flaking and creased and slightly separated at some hinges. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Tall.

8 volumes ea. 300-400pp. Original leather binding with inlaid gold lettering and design on the spines. The volumes are fully intact, and the binding is tight. In some places the leather is flaking and creased and slightly separated at some hinges. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Tall.

3rd edn. 6 vols. 8vo (9½ x 5 ins). Contemporary full polished calf, spines gilt tooled in six compartments with gilt lettered morocco labels, boards with gilt tooled borders and returns, blue sprinkled edges and marbled endpapers (boards of some vols pitted and scratched and all vols with bumped corners and light wear at edges). Pp. [x] + lvi + 380 + [4] blank [&] [viii] + 500 + [2] blank [&] [vi] + 475 + [5] blank [&] [viii] + 403 + [5] blank [&] [viii] + 476 + [4] blank [&] [viii] + 262 + index + [2] advts + [2] blank, with half titles, illus with 6 engraved frontispiece plates (previous owner's engraved armorial bookplate on front paste-downs and neat inscription in contemporary hand on front prelim of vol II).