Explore the fascinating and and often violent backstories of the gods and goddesses of classical antiquity with this historical chronicle, published in 1750. An essential addition to any classical library. Rear board pastedown includes handwritten script which states "Thursday the 30 of September the King and Queen went to see the Suspicious Husband and the Widowed Wife at Drury Lane."
16mo. XIV, 222 pp. Original full calf boards and spine with raised ribs, remnants of gilt detailing. Bottom of spine is coming away, but holding intact. Front board holding but needs stabilising, rear board nearly detached and needs stabilising. Previous owners' marks to pastedown, flyleaf, and title page. Pages age toned but unmarked. Binding generally strong for interior pages.
