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Euripides : Euripides: Nine Plays

The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1976

[1976] Hardcover, ornamented leather bound. Beautifully designed, deep green binding features six borders - one with stylized design, all in gilt. Illustrations in gilt. Four raised edges on spine, with stylized illustration, horizontal lines, and lettering in gilt. All edges in gilt. Satin moiré endpapers, satin page marker, 653 pages. The acid-free book paper is a special paper stock by Franklin Library, made to archival standards. Condition of binding: Minor rubbed/scuffed areas on gilt edges from shelving and handling, else overall Pristine. Free of cracks and tears to leather binding, bookplates, stickers, writing/underlines in text, and page tears. Text is clean, clear, and readable. Line drawings are vivid. A fresh never read copy. Collector purchased book from publisher and kept it in a temperature-controlled book case. Free of old humidity smells or the smell of a smoker. In gift-giving condition. The publisher, Franklin Library (a division of Franklin Mint), published collectible books of high quality materials. Since the publisher ceased operations in 2000, all editions are considered out-of-print, many uncommon and highly collectible. To fully appreciate the art of this most modern of the Greek tragedians, this work critics agree are "the best modern translations" preserving the clarity and power of Euripides' words, while rendering them "immediately comprehensible to the modern reader." Here are nine of the surviving plays of Euripides - a treasury of tragedies and tragicomedies. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Leather

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