Ovid [Ovyde], translated by William Caxton, Hys Booke of Methamorphose Books X-XV [The Metamorphoses], 1924, in the publisher's deluxe full greenish-blue leather binding, gilt ruled and design, gilt titles and raised bands, silk endpapers, number 218 of 375 copies printed at the Shakespeare Head Press on Kelmscott handmade paper, published by Houghton Mifflin, 11.75 x 8 inches. A stunning edition of Caxton's translation of Books X-XV of Ovid's Metamorphoses - the only books that were available at the time of publication.
In good condition, spine faded, outer hinges scuffed but secure, leather loss at spine ends and corners, white staining to lower right corner of the front board, fresh and unmarked contents, a couple of pages with faint finger soil in the margins. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .
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