Description

Published in 1845 by the Leipzig-based firm Tauchnitz, this miniature edition of Plutarch’s Parallel Lives features the lives of Julius Caesar, Phocion, Cato Minor, Agis, and Cleomenes. The text is in Greek, with an inscription dated 1880 on the first free endpaper (FFEP), adding historical interest to this ex libris copy.

Condition report

This copy is in reasonable condition. There is an inscription dated 1880 on the FFEP. The pages have tanning throughout, with some edge wear around the covers. There is a small pinhole on the title page, noticeable but not a major flaw. The spine cloth is partially detached at one side. Otherwise, the boards are clean, and the binding is firm. While the pages are slightly wispy, they remain clean. For further details on the condition, please refer to the images provided.