Virgil's The Aeneid 1944 Heritage Press John Dryden Carlotta Petrina Illustrated

Virgil's The Aeneid 1944 Heritage Press John Dryden Carlotta Petrina Illustrated A 1944 Heritage Press edition of Virgil's The Aeneid, translated by John Dryden with his original introduction, and illustrated by Carlotta Petrina. Published in New York by The Heritage Press as a special edition with contents licensed from the Limited Editions Club. The black linen-bound cover features a striking embossed Art Deco-style design of Venus and Aeneas. No dust jacket, as issued. Interior pages show clean text on slightly toned paper, consistent with the original printing meant to complement Petrina's illustrations throughout. Binding is tight and the spine shows gilt-stamped lettering. A beautiful edition for classics collectors, students of Latin literature, or anyone building out a home library of well-made vintage books. Please review photos closely for exact cosmetic condition. Smoke-free home.