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Click here to see our other books! Athenian Letters: Or, The Epistolary Correspondence of An Agent of the King of Persia, Residing at Athens During the Peloponnesian War Philip Yorke; Charles Yorke et al. 1798 T. Cadell Jun. And W. Davies : London 11.5" by 9.5" lxii [3], 2-436; 466pp SUMMARY The first illustrated edition of this epistolary work consisting of fictional letters purportedly written during the Peloponnesian War. Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage : £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION A delightfully bound two volume edition of this collaboratively produced work of Ancient Greek history and geography, first published in 1741 by a circle of authors surrounding Charles and Philip Yorke, with the authorship for a long time being kept a well guarded secret. This was the first illustrated edition of the work, featuring fourteen plates of portraits, and a folding map of Greece. Collated, complete. Subtitled 'The Epistolary Correspondence of An Agent of the King of Persia Residing at Athens During the Peloponnesian War', this work takes the form of a commentary in a series of letters on the Athenian historian and general, Thucydides. The Yorke brothers planned the production of this work while at university, anonymously involving Thomas Birch, Henry Coventry, John Green, Samuel Salter, Catherine Talbot, Daniel Wray, George Henry Rooke, John Heaton, John Lawry, and William Heberden. With the contemporary owner's inscription of Wm. C. Grove to a front endpaper of volume I. Retaining the original half titles. ESTC reference no. T84382 A lovely edition of this curious eighteenth century work providing a detailed yet manufactured account of the Peloponnesian war. CONDITION In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing. With volume I rebacked, and the original back strip laid down. Externally, smart. Light fading to back strips, with fading to head of volume I rear board. Rubbing to tail of volume II front board. Front joint of volume I starting, with board holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with only the occasional light handling mark. Overall Condition: Very 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. 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