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Lot # 49 - Vintage Ancient Greek Books-Homer, Aristophanes, Herodotus, Apollonius
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 03-Feb-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 10-Feb-2026 7:48:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$32.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Maxb |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
3 of the classics we all read in college (or should have!) All are hardback from Heritage Press and in good to excellent condition. The Histories of Herodotus (Harry Carter, translator) 1958. Two Volumes. Heritage Press, New York. 298 p. Owner's name on inside covers. Slight water damage to lower spines does not affect interior or binding. The Iliad of Homer (Alexander Pope, translator) 1943. Heritage Press, New York. 478 p. Owner's name on inside cover. Argonautica: Jason & The Golden Fleece (Apollonius of Rhodes) 1960. Heritage Press, New York. 307 p. Owner's name on inside cover. The Birds and The Frogs (Aristophanes) 1959. Heritage Press. 52 p. & 62p. Both stories in one book - turn upside down to read second story. Owner's name on inside cover. Heritage Press existed from 1937 - 1982. They published almost exclusively classics in literature and history. Their publications were known for terrific illustrations, quality materials, and elegant covers that were lovely without being overly precious.
Auction History
Highest bidder is Maxb
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Feb-2026 11:53:22 AM | $32.00 | Maxb |
| 10-Feb-2026 11:53:22 AM | $31.00 | math |
| 10-Feb-2026 11:48:13 AM | $27.00 | Maxb |
| 10-Feb-2026 11:48:13 AM | $26.00 | math |
| 10-Feb-2026 9:34:49 AM | $22.00 | Maxb |
| 10-Feb-2026 9:34:13 AM | $21.00 | math |
| 10-Feb-2026 9:11:14 AM | $16.00 | Maxb |
| 10-Feb-2026 9:11:14 AM | $15.00 | math |
| 10-Feb-2026 9:11:08 AM | $11.00 | Maxb |
| 10-Feb-2026 9:11:08 AM | $10.00 | math |
| 10-Feb-2026 8:04:26 AM | $7.00 | Maxb |
| 10-Feb-2026 8:04:26 AM | $6.00 | math |
| 03-Feb-2026 9:34:25 PM | $5.00 | Maxb |
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