The Republic of Plato

The book is bound in blue cloth, exhibiting moderate wear with scuffs and some discoloration on the covers. The spine is slightly faded, and there is a library sticker on the lower spine. The binding is firm, and the pages are clean and unmarked, though naturally yellowed with age. No dust jacket is present.

This edition of "The Republic of Plato," translated with introduction and notes by Francis Macdonald Cornford, is published by Oxford University Press in 1945. It is the First American Edition, Second Printing, released in June 1946. Cornford, a renowned scholar of ancient philosophy, provides insightful commentary on Plato's seminal work. This edition is particularly significant for collectors interested in mid-20th-century academic translations of classical texts. The book's content explores foundational ideas in philosophy and political theory, reflecting Plato's influence on Western thought. This copy is an ex-library edition, indicated by a library sticker, and lacks a dust jacket. The blue cloth cover shows signs of wear, consistent with its age and library use, but remains intact.