(Norwalk: The Easton Press, 1979).

FIRST OF THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION. Dryden’s translation, won much acclaim and in fact would remain the standard for generations. It has been recognized as one of the great achievements in English literature. Item #33840

Collector's Edition published in advance by reservation for subscribers to the Easton Press The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written. With full-page illustrations throughout, by Carlotta Petrina. 8vo, bound in the publisher's original black leather, the covers fully gilt in an all-over design, the spine with raised bands separating the compartments, the compartments fully decorated and lettered in gilt, silk doublures and endleaves, all edges gilt, silk ribbon marker. lxviii, 397 pp. A pristine copy, as mint.