5 volume set of Plutarch's Lives  Oxford Edition  Little Brown and Company 1859 MDCCCCVI DD crix.
Books are very good vintage condition with 2 volumes with minor spots.
Plutarch's Lives (Oxford Edition) – Complete 5-Volume Set
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, Boston
Date/Edition: 1859 / 1906 (MDCCCCVI)
Editor/Translator: Arthur Hugh Clough (The Translation Called Dryden's)
Detailed Description
This is a beautiful, complete five-volume "Oxford Edition" set of Plutarch's Lives, published by the prestigious Little, Brown and Company. This landmark edition features the celebrated translation originally known as Dryden's, meticulously corrected from the Greek and revised by the renowned English poet and Oriel College, Oxford scholar, Arthur Hugh Clough.
The text remains one of the absolute pinnacles of classical literature, pairing the biographies of famous Greeks and Romans to explore themes of virtue, character, and political leadership. This specific print run preserves the original 1859 copyright formatting while bearing the 1906 (MDCCCCVI) date on the title page, making it a highly collectible, turn-of-the-century printing of a definitive scholarly work. A striking addition to any library of antiquarian books, classical history, or fine literature.
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Very Good vintage condition.
Bindings: Bindings are tight, square, and structurally sound across all five volumes. Minimal shelf wear or rubbing to the edges and corners.
Interior: Clean, crisp, and bright pages with strong text blocks.
Notable Flaws: Two volumes exhibit minor localized spotting (foxing/blemishes) on the pages or covers, consistent with age, but text readability and overall shelf presentation remain excellent and uncompromised.