Plato “The Trial and Death of Socrates” Vintage Hardcover 1963

The Trial and Death of Socrates

This classic Heritage Press edition brings together Plato’s most influential dialogues concerning the prosecution, trial, and execution of Socrates.

Containing the Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo, it stands as a foundational text of Western philosophy and ethics.

The volume is enhanced by the modern classic illustrations of Swiss artist Hans Erni, making it a desirable copy for readers of classical literature and philosophy.

#### **Book Details**

* **Author:** Plato

* **Illustrator:** Hans Erni

* **Publisher:** The Heritage Press, New York

* **Binding:** Hardcover

* **Edition Points:** Copyright 1963 by The George Macy Companies, Inc. Translated by Benjamin Jowett with a preface by Huntington Cairns. Slipcase included.

#### **Condition Report**

* **Overall Grade:** Very Good (Book) / Very Good (Slipcase)

* **Cover & Spine:** Blue cloth boards with a black title block and gilt lettering on the spine. The spine is ever so slightly sunned, with gilt design remaining clear.

* **Dust Jacket:** None (issued in a slipcase). The red paper-covered slipcase shows minor shelf-wear and light rubbing to the edges but remains structurally sound, no splits in the seams.

* **Text Block & Pages:** The paper is off-white/cream, displaying minimal toning at the margins. There is a previous owner’s ink signature on the front free endpaper. Heavy red and blue ballpoint ink underlining and marginal bracket markings are present on multiple pages of the text.

* **Binding:** The binding is square and tight.

See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.

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