Andrew Lang [trans.] — Theocritus, Bion and Moschus

London, Macmillan and Co. 1889. Vellum. A limited large paper edition of these ancient Greek pastoral poems rendered by Andrew Lang, in the publisher's scarce limp vellum binding. One of two hundred and fifty copies of this large paper edition, printed in June 1889.In a special publisher's binding of limp vellum, with yapp edges and cord attachments partly visible to both boards. Comprising the works of ancient Greek pastoral poets Theocritus, Bion and Moschus. Rendered into English prose, with an introductory essay by Andrew Lang, a Scottish poet, critic and anthropologist best known for his writings and collections on folklore and fairy tales. In the publisher's limp vellum binding, with yapp edges and cord attachments partly visible to both boards. Externally, discolouration and handling marks to the vellum. Shelf wear and bumping to the yapp edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with a small contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper and minor spots to the endpapers. Good . Ill.: None. Good .