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Click here to see our other books! Q. Curtii Rufi Historiarum Libri Quintus Curtius Rufus 1656 Elzeviriana : Batavorum 5.5" by 3" [12], 338, [21pp] SUMMARY Quintus Curtius Rufus' brilliant biography on Alexander the Great, illustrated. Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION Illustrated with an engraved title, one folding map, one portrait, and one engraving. In the original Latin. Quintus Curtius Rufus' biography on the life of Alexander the Great, originally written in the 1st century AD. This work is the only surviving extant Latin biography on Alexander. Published by the family of Dutch booksellers, publishers, and printers, Elzevir. Their books, in particular their series of duodecimo 'Elzevirs', have become famous and desirable amongst booksellers. Register runs as: *6, A-P12. Collated, complete. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Small chip to the tail of the spine. Joints are staring. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Hinges are strained but remain firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean, with a few scattered spots. Prior owner's ink to the verso of the title page, and to a couple of other pages. Ink to page 262. Overall Condition: Good Only 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. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
user30278156
Second purchase from this seller. Consistent in every respect. Well priced. Well packaged. Dispatched and delivered swiftly. Arrived from overseas in a matter of days. Shipping cost was low. As described. Great communication by way of updates from the seller. Will be my first port of call when looking for books online from here on in. Thank you kindly.