Description: Genuine Highly Collectible Very Rare Artifact: THE ODYSSEY by HOMER • this volume was published by The Franklin Library exclusively for subscribers to The 25th Anniversary Limited Edition of The Great Books of the Western World • in contemporary verse by Robert Fitzgerald • illustrated by Walter Brooks • A LIMITED EDITION • De Luxe Collector’s Edition • genuine exquisite leather bound 24k Gold ornament on both panels Hardcover • this book is in full leather with raised hubbed spines • 24k gold all edged pages • printed on archival paper • the endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker • smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints • published by THE FRANKLIN LIBRARY • Special contents © • Franklin Center, Pennsylvania USA, Special First Edition / First Printing, 1978. 503 pages; approx. book measurement: 9⅛” x 6½” x 1⅞” inch thick. A very desirable artifact for The Book Lover, Reader and Collector! • Will be a wonderful immense addition to your home library Collection or a marvelous gift for your good Friend! The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer • Is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. As with the Iliad, the poem follows the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War. The Odyssey was originally composed in Homeric Greek in around the 8th century BC - and had become part of the Greek literary canon. Homer - 8th century BC, was a Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Homer is considered one of the most revered and influential authors in our history. In Excellent exceptional pre-owned Condition! • Luxury ‘De Luxe’ Design • Gorgeous, Incredibly beautiful Book! – Rare, hard to find - mint condition. Please see the attached photos: THE ATTACHED PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION / DESCRIPTION. Came from our family old library collection. Please, let me know if you have any questions. Thank You for your visit! THE ODYSSEY by HOMER • The Franklin Library De Luxe 1st Special Collector’s Limited Edition ‘78 $250
Price: 175 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Binding: Exquisite Leather, De Luxe Hardcover, Collector’s Limited Edition
Place of Publication: THE FRANKLIN LIBRARY • Franklin Center, Pennsylvania USA
Signed: No
Publisher: The Franklin Library • The Great Books of the Western World
Subject: History • Originally composed in Homeric Greek, 8th century BC
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1978
Unit Type: Unit
Language: English
Genuine Highly Collectible Very Rare Artifact: THE FRANKLIN LIBRARY • Special contents 1st Edition, 1st Printing
Illustrator: Walter Brooks
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition
Author: Homer - 8th century BC, a Greek poet.
Region: Europe
Personalized: No
Topic: Ancient
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Character Family: THE ODYSSEY by HOMER
