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The tragedies of Euripides translated : in two volumes.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Euripides
Other Authors: Potter, R. (Robert), 1721-1804 (Translator), Sherwin, J. K. (John Keyse), 1751-1790 (Engraver)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Printed for J. Dodsley, Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXXI-MDCCLXXXIII. [1781-1783]
Subjects:
Greek drama > Translations into English.
Mythology, Greek > Drama.
Greek drama.
Translations.
Verse drama.
Tragedies (Drama)
Drama.
Plays.
Description
Item Description:Dedication signed by the translator, R. Potter.
In verse.
Half-title in each volume.
Each play has separate divisional title page.
Includes errata.
Colophon in volume 1: "Sold by Mr. Dodsley, Pall-Mall, and Mr. Evans, Pater-Noster-Row."
Publisher's advertisements on last page in volume 1.
Dedication to the Duchess Dowager of Beaufort, signed by the translator, R. Potter.
Engraved portrait of author on volume 1 title page, signed "I.K. Sherwin, sculp."; tail-pieces; engraved frontispiece illustration (plate).
The Cushing Library/Rare Books copy was acquired as part of the Lois Goddard Morrison Collection of Eighteenth Century Literature.
Physical Description:2 volumes : frontispiece, portrait ; 29 cm (4to)
Place of Publication:Great Britain -- England -- London.