Shelfmark
Ib3.3.34
Title
English hexameter translations from Schiller, Göthe, Homer, Callinus, and Meleager.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : John Murray, Albemarle street., MDCCCXLVII. [1847]
Physical description
vii, [1], 275, [3] p. ; 14 x 22 cm. (8vo)
Note
Includes some of the original poems in German and Greek.
Note
The initials of the translators are J.F.W.H.; W.W.; J.C.H.; E.C.H.; and J.G.L.; which probably stand for Sir J.F.W. Herschel, W. Whewell (the editor), J.C. Hare, E.C. Hawtrey, and J.G. Lonsdale.
Provenance
Eton College bookplate with ms. inscription in red ink: "Given by E. C. Hawtrey".
Provenance
Ms. inscription on front flyleaf: "To Eton College Library from the ?last of the contributors. 1847".
Binding
19th century publisher's paper case binding; terracotta boards printed in black and gold with rectangular decorative panel within Greek key border on both covers, possibly designed by Owen Jones; marbled edges.
Subject
Greek poetry Translations into English.
Subject
German poetry Translations into English.
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Murray, John, 1808 - 1892 publisher.
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Hawtrey, Edward Craven, 1789 - 1862 former owner.
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Whewell, William, 1794 - 1866 editor.
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Hawtrey, Edward Craven, 1789 - 1862 translator.
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England London.
Language code
eng gergre
Identifier
B35560