Plutarch's Lives A.H. Clough Boeotian De Luxe Edition #230 1923

This is Volume V of the Boeotian De Luxe Edition of Plutarch's Lives, translated by A.H. Clough and published by John D. Morris & Company, Philadelphia. This edition is limited to 1,000 numbered copies and this particular volume is No. 230. It is part of a complete five-volume set and features a classic red half-leather binding with marbled paper boards, gilt decoration, and raised bands on the spine. The book measures approximately 377 pages, with a detailed contents page listing biographies such as Demetrius, Antony, Dion, Marcus Brutus, and others. This collectible volume preserves the translation called Dryden's, corrected from the Greek and revised by Clough, an eminent scholar and tutor at Oxford. Its elegant binding and limited edition status make it a prized addition for collectors of classical literature and antiquarian books. The marbled endpapers and gilt spine decorations add to its aesthetic appeal, making it a distinguished piece for any library focused on classical studies, history, or literature.