Author: LUCRETIUS (TITUS LUCRETIUS CARUS)
Title: Of the Nature of Things (de Rerum Natura)
Description: New York: The Heritage Club, 1957. Hardcover. An attractive Heritage Press edition of the epic poem by the ancient Roman poet Titus Lucretius Carus which delineates aspects of the philosophy of Epicureanism. In a translation by William Ellery Leonard, and with an introduction by Charles E. Bennett. Illustrated with wood engravings by Paul Landacre. Sandglass leaflet not present. --- In burgundy leatherette covers with titling and image of an ancient sailing ship to spine in silver. Volume housed in black paper-covered slipcase. --- A well-preserved copy: clean, bright and tightly-bound, though with spot of whitish soiling to tail of spine. Slipcase with repairs made with black paper along two joints, and with a little rubbing, otherwise stabilized. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.) ; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xx, 318 pages. Very Good+ .

Keywords: >>Poetry >>Philosophy/Psychology/Thought >>Greek & Roman Classics >>Heritage Press Editions