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    By George Borrow
    London   John Murray
    7.5" by 5" [3], viii-xx, 360; [3], vi-xi, [1], 366; [3], vi-xi, [1], 426pp
    The first edition of this part-memoir part-novel by George Borrow, an spiritual work following his life in London.
    By George Borrow

    1851 Lavengro; The Scholar - The Gypsy - The Priest

    London   John Murray
    7.5" by 5" [3], viii-xx, 360; [3], vi-xi, [1], 366; [3], vi-xi, [1], 426pp
    The first edition of this part-memoir part-novel by George Borrow, an spiritual work following his life in London.
    £225.00
    : 2kgs / : 880P24
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    Description

    First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

    The first edition.

    Complete in three volumes.

    Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece to Volume I.

    Bound without half-titles and adverts.

    'Lavengro' is a mix between a memoir and a novel, following George, the protagonist, who moves to London and becomes associated with the London low-life. Eventually he takes to the road, where he meets Romany travellers. The author gives memorable and sympathetic portraits of the people he meets.

    George Borrow was a travel writer, best known for his works about his time with the English Romanichal. He includes, in 'Zincali' a helpful glossary of Romani terms.

    Bookplate of Cosmo Nevill to the front paste downs. Nevill was a respected British Army officer who fought in Western Europe during World War II.

    Condition

    In a half morocco binding with cloth to the board. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the spine and extremities. A little discolouration to the extremities of the boards and a few minor marks. Minor bumping to the extremities. Cloth to the front board of Volume I and rear boards of Volumes II and III is a little cockled. Front hinge of Volume I is starting but firm. Bookplate and bookseller's labels to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots, including to the frontispiece.

    Very Good

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