Brutus History of Famous Orators & Accomplished Speaker 1776 Cicero leather book

(Old Books, 18th Century Books, Leather Books, Cicero, Roman History, Oratory).

Cicero's Brutus, or History of Famous Orators; also His Orator, or Accomplished Speaker. Translated by E. Jones.
Published 1776, London for B. White.
414 pages. Text in English.

Period full leather binding, slightly raised & giltbands, gilt compartment decorations, gilt title lettering on contrasting leather labels, gilt pictorial cover decoration.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn, leather rubbed but still supple, joints cracked, small piece missing near top of spine as seen in pic, remains overall attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently toned, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique book survives.

Book Measures c. 8" H x 5" W.

[B3716].