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[cbunny]

I have been trying to find the value on this 300 year old book, please help!

It was printed in 1714, translated by alexander pope
printed in london for Henry Lintot M.DCC.LVI.
homers iliad volume 5, 17th,18th, and 19th book of the Iliad
NO damage to pages, The back cover is missing though
beautiful illustrations!
including a large pull out page in the middle of the book of the map/ calendar of the zodiac

[WhiteUnicorn]

The original Iliad is usually dated to sometime in the 8th century so yours is far from an original copy.  According to the information given in your post, your copy was printed in 1756 (MDCCLVI in Roman numerals).  Alexander Pope's translation first appeared over a five year or so time frame from 1715 and 1720 so the book you have is not a volume of First Edition of the translation.

That said, I would think the volume would run from maybe about $25 to $100 or so depending on condition of the book itself and the illustrations.  Just guessing, I would say yours would be toward the lower end because of condition.  The value might be somewhat more if the illustrations are in very good condition.

Anyway, just my 2¢