The Chronicles of England, France, Spain, Etc. (Everyman's Library #57, in "Shield Era" style 2 binding) by FROISSART, Sir John - 1930

London / New York: Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc.. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1930. Hardcover. The famous writings of Jean Froissart chronicle the battles and court intrigues of the first part of the Hundred Years War, including the notable battles of Crécy and Poitiers, as well as the exploits of England's Black Prince. This Everyman's Library edition presents a condensed version of these writings, written with flair and enjoyed by the youthful reader for centuries. Adapted from the translation of Thomas Johnes by H. P. Dunster in 1853 (per Ross, pp. 195-6). With a brief preface by editor Ernest Rhys. An entry in Everyman's Library "For Young People" series. E.L. no. 57. --- In "Shield Era" curved back binding style 2, full light blue ribbed cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped Reginald Knowles-designed spine titling & decorations, blindstamped J. M. Dent vignette to front cover, and with dark topstain and fancy Knowles woodcut art at title page, frontis and endpapers. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- A very well-preserved copy, retaining much of the volume's original crispness, but with the embossed seal of prior owner Dr. Mark W. Izard of Hartford, Conn. to front free endpaper and faintly sunned spine.; 16mo (6 to 7 in. tall); viii, 616 pages .