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The Arthurian References in Sigebert's Chronicle by Sigebert of Gembloux; James J. Owens - 2020

by Sigebert of Gembloux; James J. Owens

The Arthurian References in Sigebert's Chronicle by Sigebert of Gembloux; James J. Owens - 2020

The Arthurian References in Sigebert's Chronicle

by Sigebert of Gembloux; James J. Owens

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Tucson: Thorn Books, 2020. Limited edition. Hardcover. Fine. 12mo. (20)pp. Printed in black, red and blue throughout, with two illustrations of the edition princeps of Sigebert's Chronicon. One of 10 special copies printed and bound by hand by the Thorn Binder, lettered from A through E. The boards are red silk with yellow highlights, printed paper labels on the spine and upper board. This is copy D.


Sigebert assembled a comprehensive survey of historical events from the 4th through the 12th centuries. (He died in 1112.) Seven of the folios in the editio princeps of 1513 contains references to King Arthur. These have been extracted and translated into modern English by James J. Owens, keeping their chronological order. A fine copy. A trade paperback is available through Amazon Publishing.

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  • Bookseller Thorn Books US (US)
  • Format/Binding Hardcover
  • Book Condition Used - Fine
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Edition Limited edition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Thorn Books
  • Place of Publication Tucson
  • Date Published 2020