The Iliad of Homer & The Odyssey of Homer, Limited Editions Club, Signed, 1931
$ 633.6
Description
The Iliad of Homer & The Odyssey of Homer, Limited Editions Club, Signed, 1931. Publisher's original slipcase for The Iliad. Top edges gilt. Lacking the slipcase for The Odyssey. Edges remain unopened. Printed in Haarlem by Joh. Long admired by collectors of fine press, Limited Editions Club, classical literature, and book design, this remains one of the most attractive and important interwar LEC classical productions. The Iliad of Homer [and] The Odyssey of Homer Author: Homer Title: The Iliad of Homer [and] The Odyssey of Homer Publication: Haarlem, Holland: The Limited Editions Club, 1931 Edition: First Edition Thus. Of this edition, designed by J. Van Krimpen, fifteen hundred copies have been printed for Members of The Limited Editions Club by Joh. Enschede en Zonen. These are both copy number 86. Signed by the designer, J. Van Krimpen on the limitation pages Description: Two folios, publisher's original gilt-lettered red and blue cloth covered boards. Publisher's original slipcase for The Iliad. Top edges gilt. Lacking the slipcase for The Odyssey. Edges remain unopened. A distinguished early Limited Editions Club production, this edition of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey presents Alexander Pope’s celebrated English translations in an elegant typographic format designed by the great Dutch book designer Jan van Krimpen. Printed in Haarlem by Joh. Enschedé for the Club in a limitation of 1,500 signed copies, the set is notable for its refined simplicity, handsome red and blue cloth bindings, top edges gilt, and unillustrated presentation, the absence of illustrations reflecting George Macy’s view that Homer demanded the “simple dignity” of pure typography. Long admired by collectors of fine press, Limited Editions Club, classical literature, and book design, this remains one of the most attractive and important interwar LEC classical productions. Some soiling and discoloration to rear board of the Odyssey. Some slight rubbing and wear, spines sunned, minor wear to the slipcase, else in good + to very good condition. Seller ID: 287 Subject: Fiction & Literature, First Editions, Limited Editions, Limited Editions Club, Signed books and autographs West Chester Books We are an online only, generalist rare and antiquarian bookstore located in historic West Chester, Pennsylvania. We carry thousands of books on various subjects. Terms All orders ship within one business day. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described, or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
