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[CICERO] MIDDLETON, Conyers (1683–1750). The History of the Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero, large paper copy. London: Printed for the Author, 1741. 2 vols. 4to (305 x 235 mm). 23 pp. subscriber’s list in Vol. I. LARGE PAPER COPY. Additional title with engraved vignette of Cicero, numerous historiated engraved headpieces and initials after Gravelot. Early full calf with gilt rules (few scuffs and repairs), rebacked in modern calf, raised bands gilt, two morocco spine labels gilt lettered, blind stamped centerpieces in compartments, all edges speckled (tiny marginal wormhole to first half of Vol. I, several worm holes to titles at margins in Vol. II; another tiny wormhole to first half of text block at outer margin; else bright and clean). Provenance: From the private library of a local Chicago collector, part one.