The greatest epic in human history, chronicling the ten-year voyage of Odysseus as he strives to return to Ithaca after the fall of Troy. Bound in hand-stained burgundy calfskin, stamped with genuine 24-karat gold filigree, and accompanied by reproduction copperplate maps of the Mediterranean.
Genuine 24-Karat Gold Leaf Stamped with Brass Dies
Paper Stock
120 gsm Swedish Munkren Pure Archival (pH 8.5)
Dimensions
Quarto Folio (8.5 × 11.25 inches) • 480 Pages
Ribbon Marker
Double Weighted Pure Burgundy Silk Ribbon
Slipcase
Cloth-Covered Solid 3mm Binder's Board with Gold Seal
This facsimile folio was photographed and collated from the pristine 1725 original impression preserved in the Bodleian Archival Collection. It includes Pope's original heroic couplets, scholarly footnotes, and the dedication to Lord Oxford.
Prof. Julian Vance • Oxford GuildAugust 2026
"The tactile quality of the leather and the crispness of the type impression are extraordinary. Truly an heirloom object that honors Homer's eternal vision."