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1908 The Maid of France, Being the Story of the Life and Death of Jeanne D'Arc
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Uncommon
The first edition.
Smartly bound by Hatchards in half crushed morocco with cloth to the boards. Bound with half title.
Written by Scottish poet and novelist Andrew Lang, widely recognised for his series of beautifully illustrated Fairy Books.
An extremely well-researched and comprehensive biography surrounding the life and times of Joan of Arc, or Jeanne D'Arc, who was also known as the Maid of France. Lang explores Joan's short but extremely influential life, giving insight into why she was given the title of the patron saint of France.
Illustrated with a frontispiece, two plates and three maps. Collated, complete.
Condition
Bound by Hatchards in half crushed morocco with cloth to the boards. Externally, lovely, with just a little rubbing to the extremities and joints. A touch of fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean.
Near Fine
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