Farnell, Lewis Richard. THE CULTS OF THE GREEK STATES. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1896–1909. First editions. Five volumes, complete. 8vo, original matching pebbled green cloth, gilt. xx, 423, (1) + x, 425–761, (3) + xii, 393, (1) + viii, 454, (2) + xii, 495, (1) pages; 59 + 34 + 49 + 59 plates; 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 coin plates. Some cracked hinges; generally near fine. A complete first edition set of this landmark work on Greek religious practice (as opposed to Greek mythology). Originally planned as a three-volume work,