Lang, Andrew, Translator, THEOCRITUS, BION MOSCHUS, London: The Medici Society Ltd., 1922. 2vols, 1st lmt. eds., OE beige cloth/light green paper hardcovers w/paper label titling, 8vo (10.5x8?), both vols. very good+/very good, vol.1, a-xxxv, b:1-92pp.; vol.2, a-xi, b:1-28pp., collation is complete with each having color frontis, as well as 14 additional color tipped in illustrations by W. Russel Flint in vol.1, and 4 in vol.2. Both dust jackets showing chipping to head and tail of spine as well as the corners, spines and edges showing sun-tanning, books having light age toning to labels, and light toning in the primaries. Of this edition of THEOCRITUS, BION AND MOSCHUS, have been printed in the Riccardi Fount on handmade Riccardi paper 500 copies; upon Vellum 12 copies, of which 10 are for sale. In two volumes this being # 447. Sold only as a set. Each accompanied by its own custom-made clam-shell case. What a deep dive into the world of ancient Greek pastoral poetry. Herein we have the works of three of the most influential poets to take the page. These three fine gentlemen poets capture the essence of rural life, love, and longing through their evocative verses, leaving an indelible mark on the world of ancient Greek literature. A must for the historian, lover of fine poetry, or collector of rare, and highly sought after rare books ? quite the distinctive duo indeed.