[Femme Fatale Literature]. Crockett, Vivian. Messalina, Valeria [c. 17/20 - 48] - Subject — MESSALINA (With Supplementary Matter)
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New York: Boni and Liveright Publishers, 1924. 1st edition. Blue cloth binding with gilt stamping. Pale blue printed dust jacket. 319, [1 (blank)] pp. 8vo. 9-5/8" x 6-1/2" Messalina "was the 3rd wife of Roman emperor Claudius. She was a paternal cousin of Emperor Nero, a 2nd cousin of Emperor Caligula, and a great-grandniece of Emperor Augustus. A powerful and influential woman with a reputation for promiscuity, she allegedly conspired against her husband and was executed on the discovery of the plot. Her notorious reputation may have resulted from political bias, but works of art and literature have perpetuated it into modern times." [Wiki]. VG+ (square & tight, bright gilt)/VG (average wear & soiling).
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52027
$82.50 (€74.85 | £62.45 | ¥13,174)
