Beowulf
by Crossley-Holland, Kevin (tr.); Bruce Mitchell (intro.); Virgil Burnett (illus.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine, 1st thus (2nd imp), Folio edition in gret slipcase, brown cloth boards, green design, gilt on green spine titling.
- Seller
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Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Folio Society, 1973. 1st thus. hardback. Fine, 1st thus (2nd imp), Folio edition in gret slipcase, brown cloth boards, green design, gilt on green spine titling.. 8vo: royal (250 x 170 / 10"" x 6_""). The Anglo-Saxon classic, probably written in the eighth century, which is one of the world's most famous epics. The story is retold in rhythmical and quick-paced prose. Introduction by Bruce Mitchell and lithographs by Virgil Burnett. 125 pages including genealogical tables and list of proper names.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Inklings & Yarnspinners (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- IYC132117
- Title
- Beowulf
- Author
- Crossley-Holland, Kevin (tr.); Bruce Mitchell (intro.); Virgil Burnett (illus.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine, 1st thus (2nd imp), Folio edition in gret slipcase, brown cloth boards, green design, gilt on green spine titling.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1973
- Pages
- 126
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1st thus, poetry, Beowulf, Folio, Crossley-Holland
- Bookseller catalogs
- 2nd-hand books;
- Size
- 8vo: royal (250 x 170 / 10\"\" x 6_\"\")
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- Gilt
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- Fine
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