On the Nature of Things LUCRETIUS Great Philosophers Ancient World FOLIO SOCIETY

Description: Lucretius, On the Nature of Things. Published by the Folio Society 2003. Second printing. A separate impression of a volume from the Great Philosophers of the Ancient World set previously issued in the same year. Translation by Sir Ronald Melville, introduction and notes by Don and Peta Fowler, preface by A.C. Grayling, frontispiece [wood-] engraving by Simon Brett. Pp. [i–vi] vii–xli [xlii], [1–2] 3–342. Type: Poliphilus and Blado. Printed and bound by the Bath Press. Quarter dark brown leather, cream paper boards with an enlargement of a detail of the frontispiece in dark brown; dark brown endleaves. Dark brown slip case. Simon Brett’s frontispieces are based on classical statues, and emphasise the gravity of the selected texts. CONDITION REPORT Light wear to the leather binding, a slight crease to spine and a couple of small earmarks; else a fine book with pages tightly bound and free of inscriptions. In a very good slipcase with some shelf-wear. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. PACKING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully in honeycomb paper, resealable bags and sturdy cardboard boxes in order to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.

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