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Issue Details: First known date: 1929... 1929 The Miniambs of Herondas
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Notes

  • Translation of mimes by 3rd century BC, Greek poet. He wrote realistic mimes in choliambic verse often depicting bawdy situations. A papyrus containing some 700 readable lines by Herodes is extant. His name is also spelled Herodes or Herondas.
  • Dedicated with a poem for Philip Owens.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • London,
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      England,
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      United Kingdom (UK),
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      Western Europe, Europe,      :       Fanfrolico Press ,       1929 .
      Extent: 70p.
      Limited edition info: Limited edition of 375 copies.
      Description: illus.
      Note/s:
      • Foreword by Brian Penton.
      • Illustrated by Alan Odle.
      • The first book printed by the Fanfrolico Press, London.(Colophon)
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