A large paper copy of Pickering’s Diamond Classic edition of the Iliad and the Odyssey. Two volumes (111x75mm). Bound in the original blue covers, paper title labels to spines, and housed in a bespoke chemise and slipcase.
 
A fine example of the rare large paper issue.
 
A lovely example of the rare large paper issue of Pickering’s Diamond Classic edition of the Odyssey and Iliad. Pickering began issuing this series of classic books in 1819, printing in Diamond 4.5 point type. The books are heralded for the clarity of the printing despite their small size.