Graves (Robert) Claudius the God
£225
and his wife Messalina
London, Arthur Barker, 1934.
First edition. 8vo. Original black cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 10/6.
The continuing story of the Roman Empire as told from the perspective of the (now) Roman Emperor Claudius. Uncommon in the dust-jacket.
In stock
A little light foxing; cloth very good; jacket with some edge wear, spine slightly chipped and dulled, overall very good.
Jacket design by John Aldridge.
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