Description: The Parallel Lives, also known as Plutarch’s Lives is a series of 48 biographies of famous men written by the Greco-Roman philosopher, historian, and Apollonian priest Plutarch, probably at the beginning of the second century. The lives are arranged in pairs to illuminate their common moral virtues or failings. The surviving Parallel Lives comprises 23 pairs of biographies, each pair consisting of one Greek and one Roman of similar destiny, such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, or Demosthenes and Cicero. It is a work of considerable importance, not only as a source of information about the individuals described, but also about the times in which they lived. Pagination: Vol I – xxxiii, 414pp; Vol II – [ii], 422pp; Vol III – [ii], 452pp; Vol IV – [ii], 570pp; Vol V – [ii], 618pp; Provenance: bookplate for Joseph Beausine, Wethersfield to the front of each volume. Approximately 9 inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine – very good condition – gilt titles to twin red and green labels, gilt decorations, five raised bands, slightly faded with minor marks and scratches. Joints – very good condition – gently rubbed and worn.Corners – very good condition – gently bumped and worn.Boards – very good condition – full tree calf leather with some marks and scratches.Page edges – very good condition – top edge dust darkened, marbled.See above and photos. Internally Hinges – very good condition – sound.Paste downs –very good condition – marbled, bookplates.End papers – very good condition – marbled, subsequent papers tanned.Title – good condition – tanned.Pages – good condition – tanned.Binding – very good condition – attractive.See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1891 Binding: Hardback _________________________________________ Louis88Books are Members of the PBFA We take great pride in photographing all our books, maps and prints and in describing every detail. If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied with your purchase, we offer a 100% money back guarantee provided the item is returned in the same condition as sent. Please e-mail me for extra photographs and with any questions you may have Ruler in picture is 6 inches long. ---------------------------- Please Browse all other books and prints in my Shop LOUIS88Books Preserving Books for the next generation
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Modified Item: No
Year Printed: 1891
Region: Europe
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Binding: Fine Binding
Original/Facsimile: Original
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Non-Fiction Subject: Biographies & True Stories
Author: Plutarch
Publisher: Printed For J Mawman etc
Original/Reproduction: Original
