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Published by Ticknor & Fields in 1864, this is in 3 sections of the translated philosophy of a Roman emperor,310 pages with 20 addition pages of publisher’s list.Stitched inner binding.Victorian decorations on some pages.Brown endpapers.Binding patterned cloth with gilt at spine,7.5” tall.
In fair to poor condition, the wear is:Amber age spots on some page, smeared in front & back pages, perhaps from smoke as the binding is crinkled, discolored, torn at top spine edges but still attached, gilt lettering lightened, corners bent, back board cracked but still holding.