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Flaxman (John). [The Odyssey of Homer engraved from the compositions of John Flaxman] & The Iliad of Homer, engraved from the compositions of John Flaxman 2 volumes, 1805, engraved title page to second volume of The Iliad, but without title page to first volume of The Odyssey, 34 and 39 line engraved plates respectively, the first volume with some marks and light damp marking to upper outer corners, all edges gilt, contemporary uniform dark green half morocco, rubbed and some marks, first volume with some wear to covers, oblong folio, together The Theogony Works & Days & The Days of Hesiod engraved from the compositions of John Flaxman 1817, engraved title and 37 numbered line-engraved plates, engraved by William Blake after Flaxman, some scattered spotting throughout, marbled endpapers, front and rear inner hinges restrengthened, all edges gilt, contemporary gilt-decorated full green crushed morocco, a little rubbed and scuffed to joints and edges, and a little faded to spine and outer margins, oblong folio (27 x 42 cm, 10.5 x 16.5 ins) (Qty: 3) Provenance: From the Estate of Michael Jaffé CBE (1923-1997), English art historian and director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.