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Lot 0386: RUSSIAN BOOKS OF ANCIENT GREEK AND ROMAN DRAMA

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A collection of Russian Soviet era hardcover books of Ancient Greek and Roman drama. A total of 11 books published by Iskusstvo, Moscow. With illustrations. Euripides, in two volumes, 1980. Plautus, in two volumes, 1987. Aristophanes, in two volumes, 1983. Seneca, 1991. Terence, 1988. Menander, 1984. Sophocles, 1979. Aeschylus, 1978. The lot also includes Selected Lyrics by Quintus Horace Flaccus, published by Academia, 1936. Academia was a Soviet publishing house that functioned from 1922 till 1937. The publishing house employed many prominent Russian graphic artists and issued over one thousand books during its existence, mostly intellectual and classical literature. Antiquarian Librarian Books Albums For Collectors, Rare Soviet Books.

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Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Some stains and tears. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
Books: 10 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

May 25th, 2024

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$76.80