A Dictionary of Polite Literature; or, Fabulous History of the Heathen Gods and Illustrious Heroes (2 Volumes)

Edward Francis Burney, William Angus

London

:

Scatcherd and Letterman

,

1804

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First Edition.

15cm x 9cm. [iv], [328], [2] pages, frontispiece, engraved title page, 7 plates; [ii], [384] pages engraved title page, 18 plates. Marbled papered boards, gilt lettered leather labels.

A dictionary of mythology with 28 engravings including frontispiece and 2 engraved titles, most signed in the plate William Angus after Edward Francis Burney, also John Dadley after Burney.

Rebound in marbled papered boards with new endpapers. Very minor wear to bindings. Previous owner’s name to endpaper. Occasional minor foxing, soiling, and offsetting. Very Good Condition.