The Story of Grettir the Strong
by MORRIS, William and MAGNUSSON, Eirikr translators
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good +
- Seller
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Salisbury, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
London: Longmans, 1911. 1st Edition Thus, Limited. Hardcover. Very Good +. 4to, quarter linen backed boards, , spine paper label, spare spine label tipped in, map, xiv, (2), 177, printed in black and red ink. Printed at the Chiswick Press with the Golden type designed by William Morris for the Kelmscott Press. Spine slightly faded and rumpled and a tad frayed at head, modest bottom edgewear. Bookplate pastedown. Internals choice. ICELAND MYTHOLOGY FOLKLORE.
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- Bookseller
- Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 012542
- Title
- The Story of Grettir the Strong
- Author
- MORRIS, William and MAGNUSSON, Eirikr translators
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition Thus, Limited
- Publisher
- Longmans
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1911
- Keywords
- , ,
Terms of Sale
Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
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About the Seller
Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
Biblio member since 2006
Salisbury, Connecticut
About Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
19thC cottage surrounded by gardens in small CT village in foothills of Berkshires. 2 hr drive from Manhattan, 2:45 from Boston. Open Sat 11-5 and Sun 12-4, and by chance or appointment M- F. We are usually here weekdays but please call ahead to confirm. Curated general selection 6000 titles, emphasis on architetcure/design, landscape/gardening, arts, photography, illustrated, American literature, Litchfield County, fine bindings, decorative arts.
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