C. S. Calverley [Charles Stuart Calverley] — Theocritus, Translated Into English Verse

Cambridge, Deighton, Bell, and Co. 1869. First edition. Cloth. A bright first edition copy of this collection of Theocritus' Idylls, epigrams and epitaphs, translated into English verse by the notable wit Charles Stuart Calverley. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with pictorial gilt to the front board. Top edge gilt. Charles Stuart Calverley (1831-1884) was an English poet and wit who was a universal favourite as an undergraduate of Oxford University, known for his lively spirits and literary talent. In this work, he has translated the Idylls of Theocritus, as well as his epigrams and epitaphs, and a fragment from the 'Berenice&apos. The translations are arranged into English verse.The first edition of this work is now uncommon to see. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally bright and smart, with a little shelf wear to the spine and a small bump to the rear board. Spine is slightly darkened. Gilt remains bright. Binding is slightly strained in a couple of places, but is firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .