The Saga of King Heidrek the Wise (Nelson's Icelandic Texts)
Author(s):
Tolkien, Christopher (editor)
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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| Size: | 6 - 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall |
| Volume Condition: | Good |
| Dust Jacket: | Yes |
| Dust Jacket Condition: | Good |
| Edition: | 1st Edition |
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| Impression: | 1st Impression |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | Thomas Nelson and Sons |
| Publication Year: | 1960 |
| Publication Place: | London, UK |
| SKU: | 038102 |
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| Categories: | Literary History and Criticism , Myths, Legends, Folklore and Fairy Tales |
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First edition, first impression. Blue cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Boards a little rubbed at edges, front panel very slightly bowed. A little spotting on text block edges. Previous owner's label on the front paste down; endpapers have mild offset tanning else internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Paper dust wrapper shelf worn with some staining on verso, rubbed at corners and spine ends, scuffed at spine head, sunned over spine.
Christopher Tolkien's masterful translation of the Icelandic medieval romance, together with notes, introduction and appendices.
Keywords:
Sagas
Icelandic Saga
Myths
Legends
Iceland
Traditional Stories
Literary History
