RAMSAY, Andrew Michael. Travels of Cyrus. To which is annexe - Lot 264

RAMSAY, Andrew Michael. Travels of Cyrus. To which is annexed, A Discourse upon the Theology and Mythology of the Pagans. Published in London by J. Rivington and Sons, T. Caslon; T. Longman, B. Law; J. Johnson, J. Bew and Fielding and Walker in 1778. In twelve / In-12 format. Tan basane, double gilt filleting to boards, ribbed spine with oxblood morocco title-piece, caissons decorated with double gilt filleting, yellow speckled edges. XXVIII, 389 pages, 1 f.n.ch. Spotting on boards and spine, spine cracked, damage to headpieces, corners dull. Tenth English edition of this initiatory novel, inspired in form and subject by Xenophon's Cyropaedia. A fairly fresh copy, despite a worn binding.