Livy: The History of Early Rome, Easton Press 100 Greatest Books Ever Written, 1988

A fine Easton Press Collector’s Edition of The History of Early Rome by Livy, translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt and illustrated by Raffaele Scorzelli. Bound in full genuine leather with 22k gilt decoration, raised bands, and gilt page edges, this volume is part of The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written series. It includes silk moiré endpapers and a satin ribbon marker. A cornerstone of classical literature, Livy’s chronicle of Rome’s early history remains one of the great works of ancient historiography, beautifully presented in Easton’s signature craftsmanship for collectors and scholars alike.