1857 Dictionary of Greek & Roman Geography - Complete in Two Vols.- Illustrated

Description: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. Edited by William Smith, LL.D. In Two Volumes. Vol I: Abacaenum - Hytanis, 1854, 1108 pp, Vol II: Iabadius - Zymethus, 1857, 1383 pp, a complete work, London: Walton and Maberly. 9.5 x 6", 8vos. In good condition. Typical wear to extremities. Both volumes exhibit scuffing to edges and corners of boards are bumped. Both heads of front hinges are beginning to split. Gilt lettering and illustrations on both volumes bright and clean. Some general soiling to all edges. Heads and tails collapsed. Light foxing throughout text-blocks. Some instances of toning and finger-soiling. Front gutter of Vol. II is split at title page - binding material exposed. Vol. I's rear gutter beginning to split at rear fly-leaf - binding material exposed. Bindings intact. Please see photos. Sir William Smith (1813-1893) was an English lexicographer. He became known for his advances in the teaching of Greek and Latin in schools. Originally destined for a theological career, he instead became articled to a solicitor. Meanwhile, he taught himself classics in his spare time, and when he entered University College London carried off both Latin and Greek prizes. In 1830, he gave up his legal studies for a post at University College School and began to write on classical subjects. Smith also wrote A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, and A Dictionary of the Bible. This two volume set is in good condition; they can be read through for scholarly purposes and used for research. FORN-MSB-0723-0720-HK326

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