1806 Andrew Tooke : The Pantheon : Greek Mythology : Heathen Gods & Heroes
1806 Andrew Tooke : The Pantheon : Greek Mythology : Heathen Gods & Heroes
The Pantheon, representing the Fabulous Histories of the Heathen Gods and most Illustrious Heroes
By Andrew Tooke
London: printed for J. Johnson W. J. and J. Richardson F. and C. Rivington and 7 others, 1806. Thirty-Second edition, revised and corrected. Frontis, [2], 319, [26] + 27 further plates as called for. The index is unpaginated.
CONDITION
A good copy. The leather binding is rubbed and worn in places and there is a split to the rear back hinge towards thew top but both boards securely attached and inner hinges sound with no cracking. All contents present and pages good throughout. All plates present and in very good condition. Overall a good copy.
This book, translated from French in 1698, became known as 'Tooke's Pantheon,' as Andrew Tooke, the translator, was 'silent' about its true author. An extensive guide to the figures of Greek mythology.
(Location : Platform : Old Bindings)