The History of the Peloponnesian War
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by Thucydides
Bibliographic Information
Author: Thucydides
Title: The History of the Peloponnesian War
Published: Translated by William Smith. London: Printed by John Watts, 1753.
Edition:
Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library
Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy
Bound in full paneled calf with blind tooled decoration and expertly rebacked with original backstrip laid on. Has raised bands with the earlier label in gilt lettered morocco and all edges in red. Contains a small engraved portrait of the author on title pages, 9 pictorial headpieces engraved by G. van der Gucht and a folding map in each volume. Purchased from Roger Middleton Fine and Rare books.
