The Student’s Rome 1865 – Henry G. Liddell – Illustrated Classical History Book
 
Title & Author
The Student’s Rome: A History of Rome
By Henry G. Liddell (Dean of Christ Church, Oxford)
 
Publisher & Date
 
John Murray, Albemarle Street, London, 1865 (New Edition)
Printed by W. Clowes and Sons, Stamford Street and Charing Cross, London.
 
Edition Information
 
New edition. Includes Book I to Book VII, covering Rome from the earliest times to the Establishment of the Empire, with additional chapters on the History of Literature and Art.
 
Physical Description
 
Hardcover bound in textured cloth
Blind-stamped illustration on front and rear boards
Blind-stamped decorative borders and gilt lettering on spine with blind-stamped motifs
Edge red pages
Dimensions: 19 × 12 × 3.8 cm
Weight: ~581 g
 
Key Features
 
Illustrated throughout with frontispiece of a bird’s eye view of the Forum, illustrated title page, and numerous wood engravings
Combines historical, literary, and artistic discussion
Extensive bibliographical scope, ideal for students and collectors of classical antiquity
 
Historical / Bibliographic Context
 
Henry G. Liddell (1811–1898), renowned classical scholar and Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, provides an authoritative and accessible history of Rome. This edition consolidates Roman history, literature, and art into a single volume for educational purposes, reflecting Victorian scholarly pedagogy.
 
Condition Report
 
Exterior Condition
Binding intact, robust, but with some wear typical of age
Minor bumping and rips at corners, small splits along long edges of spine
Light rubbing and marks
Edge red pages remain bright
 
Interior Condition
 
Brown pastedowns and endpapers; light foxing mostly on endpapers and occasional page
Pages predominantly neat, clean, and uncreased
Minimal pencil marks on front pastedown; ink stamps for “Thos. A. Burne” on front free endpaper and title page
Very small edge rips and minor inner-margin tear on page 478 (does not affect text)
Pages secure; very light crack in gutter between a few pages
Complete: x + 676 pages, including additional pages 580* and 580**
 
Completeness Notes
 
Frontispiece, illustrated title page, numerous wood engravings throughout
Complete text and illustrations present
Extra pages (580* and 580**) included, as issued
 
Provenance / Inscriptions
 
Ink stamp: “Thos. A. Burne” on title page and front free endpaper
Occasional pencil marks on front pastedown
 
Collector’s Summary
 
A well-preserved example of Liddell’s authoritative Student’s Rome, combining Victorian scholarship, illustrative richness, and classical erudition. This copy is desirable for collectors of classical history, educational volumes, and illustrated 19th-century antiquarian books.