An essay on the original genius and writings of Homer
Subtitle: with a comparative view of the ancient and present state of the Troade : illustrated with engravings
By: by the late Robert Wood, Esq, author of the descriptions of Palmyra and Balbec
Contributors: Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815; Basire, James, 1730-1802; Borra, Giovanni Battista, 1713-1770; Cipriani, Giovanni Battista, 1727-1785; Elmsley, Peter, 1734 or 5-1802; Hughs, Henry, d. 1810; Le Bas, Jacques-Philippe, 1707-1783; Major, Thomas, 1720-1799; Pars, William, 1742-1782; Payne, Thomas, 1752-1831
Publisher: Printed by H. Hughs for T. Payne, at the Mews Gate, and P. Elmsly, in the Strand
Published: 1775
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 342
Subjects: Criticism and interpretation; Description and travel
Notes: Engraved title vignette and tail-piece by F. Bartolozzi after W. Pars. Frontispiece by J. Basire after J.B. Cipriani. Map of Troad by Thomas Major after G.B. Borra. Remainingr plates by Major after Pars, Lebas after Borra.

Signatures: pi⁴ a⁴ B-2X⁴. Last leaf blank.

Binding: calfskin. Double fillets in gilt. Title on spine label: WOOD'S / ESSAY ON / HOMER. Edges lightly sprinkled red.

According to inscription on front pastedown signed "L.B. 1841" and " J.T.B.", present copy is from library of Hendrik Albert Schultens and Johannes Henricus van der Palm (1763-1840).