Plutarch: Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, 4 vols., 1861, original bindings

  

Plutarch - Lives of the Illustrious Men

A fine complete set of 4 volumes of the translation by Alexis Pierron, fourth edition.

Edition: Paris, Charpentier, Libraire-Éditeur, 1861
Fourth edition, completely revised and corrected

Binding: Contemporary half brown morocco
Spines with raised bands, decorated and with gilt titles
Uniform set

Condition: Complete set in 4 volumes.

Some rubbing and wear from use on the headcaps, raised bands, and joints, consistent with age. Old owner’s stamp: “Chenavard Arch.”

This set is a fine 19th-century edition of a classic work from Antiquity, ideal for a collector, a history enthusiast, or a bibliophile library.

Fast shipping and carefully packaged.