Description: MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF GREEK POETRY **PLEASE READ: Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through EBay’s mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: Heritage Press’s BEAUTIFUL CLOTH binding with slipcase of one of the greatest classics, LONG OUT OF PRINT. THIS IS THE VINTAGE HERITAGE EDITION WITH BEAUTIFUL IMPRESSIONS TO THE BOARDS AND SPINE with INCREDIBLE VINTAGE ARTWORK. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED EDITIONS OF THIS CLASSIC MASTERPIECE. THE SCARCE COLLECTOR’S NOTES (SANDGLASS) IS INCLUDED. 🍍 NOT INCLUDED… 😃 Heritage Press is VERY similar to Folio Society and Limited Editions Club versions. This publishing company preceded today’s Easton Press editions with the artwork found in Easton Press editions. ABOUT THE BOOK: The Argonautica is a Greek epic poem written by Apollonius Rhodius in the 3rd century BC. The only surviving Hellenistic epic, the Argonautica tells the myth of the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts to retrieve the Golden Fleece from remote Colchis. Their heroic adventures and Jason's relationship with the Colchian princess/sorceress Medea were already well known to Hellenistic audiences, which enabled Apollonius to go beyond a simple narrative, giving it a scholarly emphasis suitable to the times. It was the age of the great Library of Alexandria and his epic incorporates his researches in geography, ethnography, comparative religion and Homeric literature. However, his main contribution to the epic tradition lies in his development of the love between hero and heroine – he seems to have been the first narrative poet to study "the pathology of love". His Argonautica had a profound impact on Latin poetry. It was translated by Varro Atacinus and imitated by Valerius Flaccus. It influenced Catullus and Ovid and it provided Virgil with a model for his Roman epic, the Aeneid. CONDITION: BOOK and SLIPCASE are in AMAZING condition for their age (61 YEARS OLD). The book is in LIKE NEW condition with only some minor edge wear to the spine. Slipcase has the normal rubs/discoloration and minor cracks and tape holding one edge which is very common in these very old editions (SEE PICS FOR FUTHER DETAILS). THERE ARE NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP, ETC. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL COLLECTOR’S EDITION. DescriptionDescriptionFrankenstein tells the story of gifted scientist Victor Frankenstein who succeeds in giving life to a being of his own creation. However, this is not the perfect specimen he imagines that it will be, but rather a hideous creature who is rejected by Victor and mankind in general. CONDITION: BOOKS and SLIPCASES are in ALMOST LIKE NEW condition for their age with only very minor shelfwear and volume one with one little blemish to the top of the spine (SEE PICS) NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is truly a SPECTACULAR SET OF BOOK and getting SCARCE! SHIPPING: FREE TO US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out our other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, Limited Editions Club, First Edition Library, Heritage Press, and Folio Society editions. WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE COPY. Mahalo for looking at our listings! By bidding/purchasing this item, you are helping a very grateful family who sends you our WARMEST ALOHA & MAHALO!
Price: 59.99 USD
Location: Honokaa, Hawaii
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1960
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Greek Myths
Binding: Fine Binding
Region: North America
Author: Homer
Subject: Poems & Poetry
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Character Family: Odyssey Iliad
Publisher: Easton Press
Special Attributes: Deluxe Edition, Gift Edition, Civil War, Controversial Book, Slavery, Atlanta Georgia, 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Inscribed, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition
