Lot 148 - "Supplemental Plates To The Manual Of Classical Literature" Antique Book Of Illustrations By N.W. Fiske, Professor In Amherst College, Published By Edward C. Biddle, Philadelphia, 1843

Lot 148 - "Supplemental Plates To The Manual Of Classical Literature" Antique Book Of Illustrations By N.W. Fiske, Professor In Amherst College, Published By Edward C. Biddle, Philadelphia, 1843Antique classical reference book, Supplemental Plates To The Manual Of Classical Literature by N. W. Fiske, professor at Amherst College, published by Edward C. Biddle, Philadelphia, 1843, stereotyped by L. Johnson. Includes engraved illustrations depicting figures from classical mythology such as Jupiter, Juno, Apollo, and Mercury, among others. Issued as a companion to the Manual of Classical Literature, these plates provided supplemental visual

This item measures 4 x 3

The imagery reflects the old Halloween superstition that successfully catching an apple foretold romantic luck or marriage within the year

and one smaller one

though it does show some signs of use and wear such as mild scraping and chipping

and paint loss from use

"Preparatory Argument"

They are in good cosmetic condition with typical wear in the leatherette coating and some scratching to the metal

and presented by Charles Frohman

though there is some corner damage

In this Plate are seen the Inguinal Canal

including chip to moon head decoration

It is in good antique condition with a nice patina