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Myths & Legends of the Middle Ages: Their Origin and Influence on Literature and Art
by Guerber, H.A
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Roswell, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
London, Calcutta, Sidney: George G. Harrap & Company Ltd., 1926. [January 1926] THIS IS NOT A FACSIMILE OR RECENT REPRINT; THIS IS THE ACTUAL 1926 HARDCOVER EDITION. Green binding, gilt lettering and borders, full color frontispiece and black and white illustrated plates throughout, 405 pages plus two page publisher's advertisement at end. Deckled fore-edge and top edge (to give the book a distinct look). Condition of hardcover: Small chip to corner of top cover, tiny bump to back cover, light abrasion to spine. Text is clear, very readable; illustrations are vivid. Overall Very Good. Kept in temperature-controlled room. This work, first published in August 1909, presents the origin and influence of myths and legends of the Middle Ages, and how it affected antiquarian art and literature. Read about Beowulf, Gudrun, Reynard the Fox, The Amelings, Dietrich von Bern, Charlemagne and his Paladins, Merlin, The Round Table, The Cid, and many more. Written in a clear, understandable style. Educational, historical. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Hardcover. Very Good.
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- Bookseller
- R. Siedlecki Vintage Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0010657
- Title
- Myths & Legends of the Middle Ages: Their Origin and Influence on Literature and Art
- Author
- Guerber, H.A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Publisher
- George G. Harrap & Company Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London, Calcutta, Sidney
- Date Published
- 1926
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Myths & Legends of the Middle Ages: Their Origin and Influence on Literature and Art;
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About the Seller
R. Siedlecki Vintage Books
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Roswell, Georgia
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