By Robert Proctor [trans.]
London   Printed for the Translator by Charles Whittingham & Company
8" by 6" 9-262 [1]pp
The first edition of Robert Proctor's English language translation of the thirteenth century Laxdaela Saga.
By Robert Proctor [trans.]

1903 The Story of the Laxdalers Done into English

London   Printed for the Translator by Charles Whittingham & Company
8" by 6" 9-262 [1]pp
The first edition of Robert Proctor's English language translation of the thirteenth century Laxdaela Saga.
£120.00
: 0.75kgs / : 839F11

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First Edition, Leather Binding

Bibliographer and typographer Proctor's interest in the sagas was initiated by his friend William Morris, whose poem 'The Lovers of Gudrun' was inspired by the same source material.

The saga tells of the people in an area of Iceland from the late ninth to early eleventh century, placing a particular focus on a love triangle that results in an enmity between two friends.

With an illustrated map.

In a full morocco binding, which appears unfinished; cords are visible, with pastedowns not yet attached to boards.

Condition

In a full morocco binding. Fading to back strip, otherwise externally excellent. Binding appears unfinished, with cords visible and pastedowns not yet attached to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright.

Very Good Indeed

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