The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422 - 1509. New Complete Library Edition. Vols. I-Vi [complete].
by GAIRDNER, James [editor]
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
London: Chatto & Windus, 1904. Six octavo volumes. Each volumes is separately paginated. Index at rear. Publisher's green/yellow cloth with gilt rules n lettering to spine. The blank endpapers have some foxing but it is a very clean copy, tight and study in the publisher's binding.."The Paston Letters" are a collection of correspondence dating from the 15th century, primarily between members of the Paston family of Norfolk, England. e letters are not only historical documents but also literary works. They contain vivid descriptions, personal dramas, and compelling narratives, making them significant from a literary standpoint. Overall, "The Paston Letters" are important for their multifaceted contributions to our understanding of medieval England, encompassing history, literature, law, language, and social dynamics. They offer a unique window into a bygone era and continue to be studied by historians, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.
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- Bookseller
- Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 76002
- Title
- The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422 - 1509. New Complete Library Edition. Vols. I-Vi [complete].
- Author
- GAIRDNER, James [editor]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Chatto & Windus
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1904
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About Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA
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