Cicero, Virgil, Herodotus – English Translation – (1830–1833) | Fine Binding, 8 Vol Set

A rare 19^th-century set of the works of three classical figures: Cicero, Virgil, and Herodotus. Published in London by Valpy, these eight volumes contain the famous works of classical history, poetry, and orations. Notable works, as expected, include Cicero’s Cato and Laelius, Virgil’s Eclogues, Georgics, and Aeneid, and Herodotus’s Clio and Euterpe. Each text is translated by noted period scholars including John Dryden and William Beloe.

The set itself is an impressive display; beautiful volumes bound in 19^th-century vellum with marbled boards.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cicero, Virgil, Herodotus
• Author(s): Cicero, Virgil, Herodotus
• Illustrator(s):
• Contributor(s): Duncan (Translator); Cockman (Translator); Melmoth (Translator); Wrangham (Translator); Sotheby (Translator); Dryden (Translator); William Beloe (Translator)
• Publisher: London, A.J. Valpy
• Edition: First Valpy edition, 1830–1833
• Format: (16mo), Eight-volume set
• Binding: Quarter-vellum; marbled boards
• Size:  6 in x 3.75 in (15.2 cm x 9.5 cm)
• Collation: Each volume individually paginated
• Illustrations:
• Contents Include:
  • Virgil: The Aeneid, Georgics, Eclogues
  • Cicero: Selected philosophical and rhetorical writings
  • Herodotus: The Histories complete

Condition:

Near Fine. Each volume is tight and secure. Covers show very little rubbing. Pages remain clean with light age toning. Spines firm, labels intact. A well-kept set throughout.

Why Collect This?

• Uncommon complete Valpy edition in uniform binding
• Scarce English translations from the Romantic period

Item Number: #29291