Sir Gawain And The Green Knight, Ernest J. B. Kirtlan, 1912 First Edition, Rare
Item History & Price
Antique rare hardback book,
SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT.Rendered literally into modern English from the alliterative romance-poem of A.D. 1360, from Cotton MS. Nero A x In British Museum. With an Introduction on the Arthur and Gawain Sagas in early English Literature by Rev. Ernest J. B. Kirtlan. Decorated by Frederic Lawrence.First Edition, 1912, published by Charles Lawrence, London.The book measures 14cm x 20cm.Please look at all the photos for the best understanding of the ...condition and contents.There are some signs of age, use and wear. The hard cover has significant surface discolouration and staining. There is some occasional age/use related page discolouration/creasing dotted throughout, light brown spotting/foxing etc. All text is clearly legible. Overall contents binding appears strong, tight and complete. There are previous owner inscriptions on the front first end paper. The page edges have a rough cut appearance. Overall remains in good reading condition, with as described clear signs of age, use and wear, the cover most noticeably.If you require any further information then please don't hesitate to ask.Please visit our bridgesbuyandsell eBay shop to browse our large collection of antique/vintage items. If you subscribe to us then you will receive weekly emails with details of stock new in and any current discounts. Also find us on Facebook, bridgesbuyandsell, like our page to keep an eye on what's new and on offer.Thanks for looking.
SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT.Rendered literally into modern English from the alliterative romance-poem of A.D. 1360, from Cotton MS. Nero A x In British Museum. With an Introduction on the Arthur and Gawain Sagas in early English Literature by Rev. Ernest J. B. Kirtlan. Decorated by Frederic Lawrence.First Edition, 1912, published by Charles Lawrence, London.The book measures 14cm x 20cm.Please look at all the photos for the best understanding of the ...condition and contents.There are some signs of age, use and wear. The hard cover has significant surface discolouration and staining. There is some occasional age/use related page discolouration/creasing dotted throughout, light brown spotting/foxing etc. All text is clearly legible. Overall contents binding appears strong, tight and complete. There are previous owner inscriptions on the front first end paper. The page edges have a rough cut appearance. Overall remains in good reading condition, with as described clear signs of age, use and wear, the cover most noticeably.If you require any further information then please don't hesitate to ask.Please visit our bridgesbuyandsell eBay shop to browse our large collection of antique/vintage items. If you subscribe to us then you will receive weekly emails with details of stock new in and any current discounts. Also find us on Facebook, bridgesbuyandsell, like our page to keep an eye on what's new and on offer.Thanks for looking.
