An authentic 18th-century English literary volume (Vol. III from a collected set), bound in full calf leather with gilt ruling. This edition contains Palamon and Arcite — Chaucer’s medieval tale rendered into heroic couplets by John Dryden — as well as selections from Homer’s Iliad.
Printed in the late 1700s, this volume reflects the era’s fascination with translating and adapting the great classics of world literature for English readers. While showing signs of heavy use, with cracked hinges, browned pages, and period handwritten notes, it remains a compelling artifact of literary history and a handsome display piece.
