A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities by Various Writers edited by William Smith

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities by Various Writers edited by William Smith, published 1872. First published in 1842, this extensive reference work was edited and written in large part by the eminent lexicographer and classicist Sir William Smith (1813–93). Knighted in 1892, Smith was one of the major figures responsible for the revival of classical teaching and scholarship in Britain. He also made contributions to biblical study, editing a series of reference works on the subject. Very large hardcover in a beautiful calf quarter leather binding with lgiht shelfwear to corners and ends.