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ASHENDENE PRESS -- Carus Titus LUCRETIUS (96?-55 b.c.). De rerum natura libri sex. Chelsea: St. John Hornby, 1913.
8 (282 x 190mm). Large opening initial to the first book in gold with paragraph mark in blue and heading in red, opening initials to the other books coloured in blue by Graily Hewitt, headings and shoulder notes printed in red throughout. Original vellum-backed blue boards, spine lettered and dated in gilt, uncut (some spotting and slight rubbing to spine). LIMITED TO 80 COPIES ON PAPER. There were an additional 8 copies on vellum.
8 (282 x 190mm). Large opening initial to the first book in gold with paragraph mark in blue and heading in red, opening initials to the other books coloured in blue by Graily Hewitt, headings and shoulder notes printed in red throughout. Original vellum-backed blue boards, spine lettered and dated in gilt, uncut (some spotting and slight rubbing to spine). LIMITED TO 80 COPIES ON PAPER. There were an additional 8 copies on vellum.