The poems of Francois Villon / Translated by H. de Vere Stacpoole
by Villon, Francois (B. 1431)
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About This Item
London : Hutchinson & Co., [c1913], 1913. 1st Edition in this form. Hardback. Finely bound in contemporary gilt-blocked vellum over boards. Very slight dust-dulling to spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; Physical description: xii, 299, [1] p : front., 1 illus ; 23 cm. Contents: ""The two testaments of Francois Villon with a running commentary and notes, also the ballades of the Grand testament translated into English, with a translation of various ballades and rondeaux from the general poems."" Subjects: Villon, Francois (B. 1431) -- Medieval poetry -- French poetry -- Middle Ages -- Translations into English. Title page in red and black, within ornamental borders.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- The poems of Francois Villon / Translated by H. de Vere Stacpoole
- Author
- Villon, Francois (B. 1431)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition in this form
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Hutchinson & Co., [c1913]
- Date Published
- 1913
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