TACITUS, Cornelius, (MURPHY, Arthur). The Works of Cornelius Tacitus. (8 VOLUMES - NEW EDITION - 1811)

AUTHOR: TACITUS, Cornelius, (MURPHY, Arthur). 

TITLE: The Works of Cornelius Tacitus; with An Essay On His Life and Genius, Notes, Supplements, &c. A New Edition, with the Author's Last Corrections.

PUBLISHER: London: for many, 1811.

DESCRIPTION: NEW EDITION. 8 vols., 8-7/16" x 5-9/16", complete with the five fold-out maps all fine - Vol. 1 Ancient World, Vol. 2 Asia, Vol. 3 Germany, Vol. 4 Italy, Vol. 5 Plan of Jerusalem, bound in fine contemporary full tree calf, gilt decorated spine, gilt lettered red morocco spine labels, covers double ruled in gilt, sprinkled edges.

CONDITION: Inner and outer hinges fine, head and foot of spines fine, some offsetting from the maps otherwise very mild toning to pages but largely clean and bright throughout, small ownership signature of Selina Peacock to upper edge of the front blank leaf to volume one otherwise no bookplates or other ownership markings , a VERY GOOD set.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Probably one of the best 19th century English editions of Tacitus.