Ancient Metrical Tales: Printed Chiefly from Original Sources -
Rev. Charles Henry Hartshorne
1829 - William Pickering, London - First Edition
Finely bound and with the engraved frontispiece ‘Poetry’ which is usually lacking.
A two hundred year old collection of of metrical (in poetic meters) romances, fables, and historical accounts written in Middle English that offer a fascinating glimpse into the storytelling traditions of the past.
Transcribed and edited by Charles Henry Hartshorne (1802-1865) from manuscripts held at the time in the libraries of the University of Cambridge dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Octavo (binding size 19.8x13.6cm), pp xxiv 344 [2]. Bound in full green morocco, spine with gilt decoration and twin morocco labels lettered and ruled in gilt, top edge marbled, all trimmed, matching marbled endpapers. Condition: Near fine, foxing to preliminary pages, in fine binding. Ref: 112245 Price: HK$ 1,800
A two hundred year old collection of of metrical (in poetic meters) romances, fables, and historical accounts written in Middle English that offer a fascinating glimpse into the storytelling traditions of the past.
Transcribed and edited by Charles Henry Hartshorne (1802-1865) from manuscripts held at the time in the libraries of the University of Cambridge dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Octavo (binding size 19.8x13.6cm), pp xxiv 344 [2]. Bound in full green morocco, spine with gilt decoration and twin morocco labels lettered and ruled in gilt, top edge marbled, all trimmed, matching marbled endpapers. Condition: Near fine, foxing to preliminary pages, in fine binding. Ref: 112245 Price: HK$ 1,800