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Description:
English and Scottish Popular Ballads : Edited by Francis James Child. 1882 Riverside Press: Printed by H O Houghton & Co. Boston ,Bound by Stoakley Late Hawkes.One Thousand Copies Printed of which this is #032.A masterpiece creation of 10 volumes ,Crimson Red Leather with elaborate gold gilt tooling & Stamping ,with 5 raised bands on the spine. A royal book plate on the inside cover âeoeEarl of Cromerâe? As one reads the forward it is apparent that this was a monumental undertaking. In each volume Is aprox 256 pages & in Vol I a few of the ballads are as follows (28 total in Vol I)Riddles Widely ExpoundedThe Elfin KnightThe Fause Knight Upon the RoadGil Benton Lord RandalBonnie Annie The Three RavensThis is a hugely impressive set , what a spectacle in Red Leather with gold gilt top edge & they are a large size measuring 11 ½âe? x 8 ¼âe? & they will take up 12 ¾âe? of shelf spaceStriving For Excellence It isnâe(tm)t brilliance or just getting the breaks, It is consistent attention to & honest respect for the Customer. Our World Wide Shipping is Exceptional; Furniture & Chandeliers are transported by Small Independent Carriers for a More Personal Delivery, From Maine to Florida Every 6 to8 Weeks, It Is Very Reasonable, and Ask Me about It! Very Flexible Lay A Way Plan Always Available! Blue Dolphin Fine Antiques from Maine
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: s1800i75784 |
| Condition:
n/a |
Year:
unknown
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| Country:
UNITED STATES |
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| Title:
English & Scottish Ballads Books Leather Bound |
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