Greek Myths, the

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"This retelling of the stories of the Greek gods and heroes, embodying the conclusions of modern anthropology and archaeology, is a new work written specially as a companion to the Penguin Classics"--Page [1] of cover, v. 1 and v. 2."First published 1955"--T.p. verso."There is also an American issue bound in red simulated cloth boards; back blank; front stamped in gold with facsimile signature of Graves; spine stamped in gold ... 3,000 copies published in 1955 in a slipcase without dust-jacket."--Higginson, F.H.A bibliography of the writings of Robert Graves, 2nd ed. A folded map is tipped to the outside edge of the inner back cover of v. 2. Includes bibliographical references throughout, and an index at the end of v. 2. BEIN 2008 22: Paperbound. Imperfect: t.p. in v. 2 is mutilated with loss of text. Publisher's advertisements appear at the end of both v. 1 and v. 2. From the library of William S. Reese. BEIN 2008 23: 2 v. in slipcase, as issued. Publisher's advertisements appear at the end of both v. 1 and v. 2. From the library of William S. Reese. BEIN 2008 1047: Paperbound. Presentation inscription: "Peggy [undeciphered]. Best wishes from Robert Graves, 1970. Love for Bob ." Unidentified ownership inscription. Publisher's advertisements appear at the end of both v. 1 and v. 2. From the library of William S. Reese.

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• Penguin Books -- 1026-1027