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1 "The Pronouncing Dictionary of Mythology and Antiquities: Giving a Concise Account of the Gods, Heroes, Statesmen, Poets, Philosophers, Painters, Sculptors, Places and Wonders of Antiquity"
John Walker Paperback Fair 
"Undated early 20th century paperback in overall fair to good condition - corners somewhat dog-eared, covers soiled and rubbed. Internally clean. Binding tight, no annotations or inscriptions - owner's name to ffep; text bright and clear throughout. A great reading copy. From a private collection, not an old library book. Photograph available." 
Price: 3.95 GBP
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2 Bettany Hughes "The Hemlock Cup: Socrates, Athens And The Search For The Good Life"
Jonathan Cape 2010 0224071785 / ISBN 9780224071789 1st Hardback Fine Near Fine Signed
"SIGNED first edition first impression hardback, 2010, with unclipped jacket. In overall fine condition in a near fine dj - dj slightly creased at spine head. Internally clean. Binding tight and appears almost unopened, no annotations or inscriptions; text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Signed by the author to title page in her characteristic strong hand with a warm personal inscription: To Peter - with whom I've shared some fascinating conversations, and a shared belief in the possibility of the world being a better place! Love, Bettany Hughes, December 2010. Not an old library book. Photograph available." 
Price: 39.95 GBP
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3 C. H. B. and M. Quennell Everyday Life in Prehistoric Times
B. T. Batsford Ltd 1973 0713416734 / 9780713416732 Hardback Very Good Good 
Hardback reprint, 1973, with unclipped jacket. In overall very good condition - dj is worn to edges and corners; original grey cloth boards, with gilt titles to spine, clean and crisp. Internally very clean. Binding tight, no annotations or inscriptions - owner's name neat to front pastedown, text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Private copy, not an old library book. 
Price: 14.95 GBP
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4 Edward Gibbon The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire In Eight Volumes
The Folio Society 1996 Hardback Near Fine Near Fine Slip Case 
"Folio Society eight volume reissued hardback edition in two slip cases, third printing 1996. In overall near fine condition - slight rubbing to slip cases; Volume One (The Turn Of The Tide) and Volume Two (Constantine And The Christian Empire) are marked to spine tail, all other volumes unblemished. Internally clean. Bindings tight and appear almost unread, no annotations or inscriptions; text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. This set weighs over 7kg. Not old library books. Photographs available." 
Price: 89.95 GBP
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5 Michael Grant History Of Rome
Book Club Associates 1978 Hardback Very Good Fair 
"First BCA edition hardback, 1978, with unclipped jacket. In overall good condition - dj is only fair with chips and closed tears to edges; original green cloth boards slightly rubbed to edges. Internally clean. Binding tight and appears little read, no annotations or inscriptions; slight tanning to page-ends but text and illustrations clean and clear throughout. From a private collection, not an old library book." 
Price: 9.95 GBP
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