Welcome to our 20th auction. And this time - rare books. We have a beautiful selection of signed and dedicated books, includind a book signed by Thomas Mann and a postcard signed by Hermann Hesse; ancient books in Latin; bibliophilic editions; Editions with original lithographs; Signed Engravings by Josef Budko and more. There are two interesting items concerning Beat poet Allen Ginsberg: the poem "Howl" with notes by Natיan Zach, and a book by the iconic photographer Robert Frank with a dedication to Ginsberg.
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LOT 5:
Herodotus and Thucydides - Two Classical History Books in Luxurious Folio Editions
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Sold for: $100 (₪347)
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Herodotus and Thucydides - Two Classical History Books in Luxurious Folio Editions
1. Thucydides, The History of the Peloponnesian War.
The Folio Society, London, 1994.
Half leather and half cloth binding with illustration and gold decorations. Includes map and illustrations. Presented in a hard box with gold trim.
English, 543 pp., 25X18 cm. Very good condition. hard cover.
2. Herodotus, The Histories.
The Folio Society, London, 1992.
Half leather and half cloth binding with a stunning illustration of a Greek urn and gold decorations. Includes map and illustrations. Presented in a hard box with gold trim.
English, 631 pp., 25X18 cm. Very good condition (tape repair in the corner of the box). hard cover.
