The Complete Works of Gaius Petronius done into English by Jack Lindsay. Comprising the Satyricon and Poems.

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London: Fanfrolico Press n.d. (c.1927). Large 4to. Orig. half crimson vellum with marbled boards. Top edge gilt and other edges uncut (slightly spotted). (viii 152pp.). With 100 full-page etchings by Norman Lindsay. Privately printed for sale to subscribers only. The very rare 'Australian' Issue limited to 100 numbered copies only fully signed 'Jack Lindsay'. Desirable thus. Occasional light foxing. NOTE: When Jack Lindsay took the Fanfrolico Press imprint to London in 1927 he produced this work for the English market in an edition of 650 copies plus 100 numbered copies for Australia. This Special Australian Issue has become extremely scarce.