BURTON, Richard Francis and Leonard C. SMITHERS]. Priapeia or the Sportive Epigrams of divers Poets on Priapus: the Latin Text now for the first time Englished in Verse and Prose (the Metrical Version by "Outidanos") and Introduction, Notes Explanatory and Illustrative, and Excursus, by "Neaniskos." Cosmopoli: Printed by the Translators, 1890. 4 o. Engraved frontispiece, engraved head and tail-pieces, title-page in red and black. Contemporary half morocco (spine faded with light wear to ends). FIRST EDITION, second issue, number 432 of 500 copies Printed for Private Subscribers only. The entire Preface was reprinted for the second issue the same year and eliminated all reference to Burton. Although he dissociated himself from the book, his exchange of letters with Smithers shows that they both were fully involved with this and other similar translations. Burton and Smithers had planned four titles in this series but Burton died the year of publication of "Priapeia" and Smithers completed and published their translation of "Catallus" in 1894. Penzer p. 150-155. [Richard Francis BURTON]. Priapeia or the Sportive Epigrams of Divers Poets on Priapus... To which is Appended the Latin Text. Athens: Erotika Biblion Society, For Private Distribution Only: 1888. 8 o. Modern half calf. RARE FIRST EDITION, number 144 of 250 copies. Although Burton's name was not connected with this edition the text bears all the hallmarks of his editing. Penzer p. 153. [ With :] BURTON, Richard Francis Vikram and The Vampire or Tales of Hindu Devilry. London: Tylston and Edwards, 1893. Large Paper Edition of 200 copies. 80 (227 x 164mm). Illustrated by Griset. Original black cloth elaborately illustrated in gilt, top edges gilt. Penzer p. 83. -- BURTON, Richard Francis translator. CATULLUS, Caius Valerius. The Carmina. London, 1894. Translated by Sir Richard Burton & Leonard Smithers. 8 o. Original quarter vellum and boards; quarter morocco slipcase. Limited edition, one of 50 copies of a total edition of 1050. - BURTON, Richard Francis translator. CATULLUS, Caius Valerius. The Carmina. London, 1894. Translated by Sir Richard Burton & Leonard Smithers. Later quarter morocco. Limited edition, one of 1050 copies. -- Camoens. The Lyricks. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1884. 2 volumes, 12 o. Original red cloth. FIRST EDITION, second issue. Penzer p.105. - A Glance at the "Passion-Play." London, 1881. 8 o. Title in red and black, half title and text within red ruled borders, wood-engraved frontispiece, FIRST EDITION. Penzer p.106. -- PENZER, Norman M. An annotated Bibliography of Sir Richard Francis Burton. London, 1923. Large 8 o. Original cloth. -- [ And :] 4 works in 5 others. (14)
BURTON, Richard Francis and Leonard C. SMITHERS]. Priapeia or the Sportive Epigrams of divers Poets on Priapus: the Latin Text now for the first time Englished in Verse and Prose (the Metrical Version by "Outidanos") and Introduction, Notes Explanatory and Illustrative, and Excursus, by "Neaniskos." Cosmopoli: Printed by the Translators, 1890. 4 o. Engraved frontispiece, engraved head and tail-pieces, title-page in red and black. Contemporary half morocco (spine faded with light wear to ends). FIRST EDITION, second issue, number 432 of 500 copies Printed for Private Subscribers only. The entire Preface was reprinted for the second issue the same year and eliminated all reference to Burton. Although he dissociated himself from the book, his exchange of letters with Smithers shows that they both were fully involved with this and other similar translations. Burton and Smithers had planned four titles in this series but Burton died the year of publication of "Priapeia" and Smithers completed and published their translation of "Catallus" in 1894. Penzer p. 150-155. [Richard Francis BURTON]. Priapeia or the Sportive Epigrams of Divers Poets on Priapus... To which is Appended the Latin Text. Athens: Erotika Biblion Society, For Private Distribution Only: 1888. 8 o. Modern half calf. RARE FIRST EDITION, number 144 of 250 copies. Although Burton's name was not connected with this edition the text bears all the hallmarks of his editing. Penzer p. 153. [ With :] BURTON, Richard Francis Vikram and The Vampire or Tales of Hindu Devilry. London: Tylston and Edwards, 1893. Large Paper Edition of 200 copies. 80 (227 x 164mm). Illustrated by Griset. Original black cloth elaborately illustrated in gilt, top edges gilt. Penzer p. 83. -- BURTON, Richard Francis translator. CATULLUS, Caius Valerius. The Carmina. London, 1894. Translated by Sir Richard Burton & Leonard Smithers. 8 o. Original quarter vellum and boards; quarter morocco slipcase. Limited edition, one of 50 copies of a total edition of 1050. - BURTON, Richard Francis translator. CATULLUS, Caius Valerius. The Carmina. London, 1894. Translated by Sir Richard Burton & Leonard Smithers. Later quarter morocco. Limited edition, one of 1050 copies. -- Camoens. The Lyricks. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1884. 2 volumes, 12 o. Original red cloth. FIRST EDITION, second issue. Penzer p.105. - A Glance at the "Passion-Play." London, 1881. 8 o. Title in red and black, half title and text within red ruled borders, wood-engraved frontispiece, FIRST EDITION. Penzer p.106. -- PENZER, Norman M. An annotated Bibliography of Sir Richard Francis Burton. London, 1923. Large 8 o. Original cloth. -- [ And :] 4 works in 5 others. (14)
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