Sketches of the domestic manners, and institutions, of the romans.
London.
Printed for Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1821.
First edition.
8vo.
xi, [1], 347pp, [1]. Contemporary gilt-tooled sprinkled calf, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. Rubbed and marked, upper joint split, wear to head and foot of spine. Some loss to FFEP, scattered spotting.
The first edition of a history of Roman customs and occupations, commonly attributed to Professor of Greek in United College, University of St Andrews, Henry David Hill, and evidently designed for the use of a mature readership; including discussion of such diverse subjects a viniculture, costume, concubinage, and libraries.
£ 75.00
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