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[FORE–EDGE PAINTING]. SMITH–STANLEY, Edward, Earl of Derby (1799–1869), translator. The Iliad of Homer. London: John Murray, 1865. 2 volumes, 8vo. Original burgundy morocco over beveled boards, covers with blindstamped central bootstrapping with oval design, within is an ancient Greek Hellenic vase or chalice in gilt, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, each volume concealing a FORE–EDGE PAINTING of the University of Cambridge and a view of an English stream (few tiny spots of rubbing to spines). Fifth edition revised.