Charles Anthon

Olive green cloth hinge, black exterior panels, and a red 2" section on the binding where the title and author's name is printed in black. First edition is not printed anywhere although the 1852 version is the first edition. Value could range between $50.00 to 400.00 depending on condition. The book basically gives a very loose outline of Grecian Items found, and where and how they were once used. No real values listed. Nevertheless an extremely rare book and a truly interesting read for the individual who is into the ancient Greek lore. 437 pages.

A comprehensive book on the structure, metre and prosody of ancient Greek literature. A step by step guide to students of ancient Greek and the poetry of ancient Greece.

The letter contains a list of Anthon's books published in England which do not appear in the catalogue list, and mentions that he has been compensated for only one of the publications.