The Iliad of Homer, chiefly from the text of Heyne. With copious English notes, illustrating the grammatical construction, the manners and customs, the mythology and antiquities of the heroic ages: and preliminary observations on points of Classical interest and importance connected with Homer and his writings. Second edition revised and improved. Printed for J.G. & F. Rivington. London. 1836. Large octavo. 8pp preliminary publisher's adverts, xxxix, 672pp. Original green cloth, with the original paper label to spine, a little discoloured. Rubbing to corners and extremities. Edges untrimmed. Endpapers spotted. Lightly toned, but bright and crisp. Strained at fep/publisher's ads, but firm. Text of the Iliad in Greek, with English notes to each page.