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1884-1885 Ancient English Metrical Romances
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Description
Leather Binding, Limited Edition, Very Scarce
First published in 1802, and very scarce in all contemporary editions, this is the first edition to be edited by historian Edmund Goldsmid.
Complete in three volumes, in half morocco signed bindings by R. Nelson.
A very scarce limited edition, one of 250 copies printed on demy 8vo.
A wonderful collection of Middle English verse romances, viewed as a 'remarkably accurate production for its day' by H. A. Burd.
Including Sir Orpheo, Ywain and Gawain, The Erle of Toulous, and further romances.
Condition
In half morocco signed bindings, with marbled paper to boards. A touch of rubbing to raised bands and back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. A touch of fading to back strips, as is common with deep shades of morocco. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally bright and generally clean, with only the odd spot to first and last few leaves.
Very Good Indeed
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