The Age of Chivalry. Part I. King Arthur and His Knights. Part II. The Mabinogeon; Or, Welsh Popular Tales
by BULFINCH, THOMAS
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- First Edition. Publisher’s pebbled brown cloth; decorated in blind; spine title in gilt; red edges; brown endpapers; illustrat
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Crosby, Nichols, and Company, 1859. First Edition. Publisher’s pebbled brown cloth; decorated in blind; spine title in gilt; red edges; brown endpapers; illustration in black and white; clipped memorial poem pasted onto a preliminary blank leaf; nearly fine. Presentation copy; inscribed on the first blank, “Mrs. F. Haven with the regards of Mr. Bulfinch.” This copy does not conform to the various states described in Peter Parley to Penrod. This volume comprised one of three works collected into Bulfinch’s Mythology.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 36466P
- Title
- The Age of Chivalry. Part I. King Arthur and His Knights. Part II. The Mabinogeon; Or, Welsh Popular Tales
- Author
- BULFINCH, THOMAS
- Book Condition
- Used - First Edition. Publisher’s pebbled brown cloth; decorated in blind; spine title in gilt; red edges; brown endpapers; illustrat
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Crosby, Nichols, and Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1859
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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- Pebbled
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- First Edition
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- Spine
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- Fine
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- Inscribed
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