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The Parian Chronicle, or the Chronicle of the Arundelian Marbles; with a Dissertation concerning its Authenticity
Joseph Robertson
1788
J. Walter : London
9.5" by 6"
[2], c-viii [1], 2-225 [23]pp
SUMMARY
The very scarce first edition of Joseph Robertson's translation and analysis of an ancient Greek inscription dating from around 264–263 BCE.
First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
A very scarce first edition.
Joseph Robertson translates the inscription, which is found on a large marble stele in Athens, and is notable for combining mythological events with more verifiable historical ones.
Robertson's edition was notable for its detailed commentary and for the appended dissertation in which he defended the authenticity and historical value of the chronicle.
Lacking the engraved folding facsimile plate.
Lacking the half title.
With an index to the rear, retaining the terminal errata leaf.
ESTC No: T107433
With the bookplates of the General Theological Seminary of New York to front and rear pastedown, and with ink stamp and blind stamp to title page, with blind stamp to final leaf, and one further ink stamp to a text leaf.
This edition represents one of the earliest serious efforts in English to study and present the Parian Chronicle in a comprehensive manner.
CONDITION
Rebacked in cloth, retaining the original paper covered boards. Bumping to back strip head and tail, significant handling marks to exterior, small losses to board tails. Label to back strip tail, handwritten title to back strip head. Library bookplates to front and rear pastedown. Lacking front free endpaper and half title. Library ink stamp and blind stamp to title page, with blind stamp to final leaf, and one further ink stamp to a text leaf. Pages age toned, with handling marks throughout, and minor closed tears to leaf perimeters. Lacking folding plate.
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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