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VIRGIL. TRANSLATED BY JOHN OGILBY,.

The Works of Publius Virgilius Maro. [Virgil].

London: Printed by Thomas Warren , 1654.

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"A landmark work in 17th-century English printing": First illustrated edition of John Ogilby's English translation of the works of Virgil; with 101 full-page illustrations by Pierre Lombart and Wenceslaus Hollar
First illustrated edition of Ogilby's English translation of the works of Virgil, lavishly illustrated with 101 full-page copperplate engravings by famed engravers Pierre Lombart and Wenceslaus Hollar. Folio, bound in full contemporary paneled mottled calf with gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, rebacked to style preserving original morocco spine label lettered in gilt, gilt ruling, scrolling and cornerpieces to the front and rear panels, engraved portrait frontispiece by W. Faithhorne after P. Lely, additional title engraved by P. Lombard after F. Cleyn, title printed in red and black, double-page map engraved by W. Hollar, 101 full-page illustrations engraved by W. Hollar and P. Lombard after F. Cleyn, and with engraved initials, headpieces, and tailpieces. Wing V-610. In very good condition, armorial bookplate to the pastedown.  A very nice example of this landmark work in 17th-century English printing.
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